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WINGS 1 Waterlea, Walloon Offers $2500 Incentive For RAAF Amberley Personnel It’s a dream that many share. Owning a home in an enviable and convenient location. Somewhere with a relaxed village vibe for the family, where lifestyle amenities are on your doorstep. A neighborhood where peace and serenity can be found perfectly contrasted with a thriving township full of energy and life. Somewhere close to base, yet out of the immediate hustle and bustle of the big smoke. “We are offering a $2500 incentive to next 25 years. For RAAF Amberley personnel, such all RAAF Amberley staff who purchase “In Ipswich city we have seen a recent a place to call home can be found at the at Waterlea, to help secure a worthy $5 billion infrastructure spend including refreshing new address of Waterlea, investment that will not only serve their a $3.6 billion motorway upgrade, $475 Walloon. Quickly taking shape as one needs now, but well into the future. million railway station and $128 million of the most anticipated master planned “ We are ready to help RAAF staff in hospital extension. communities in the region; Waterlea identifying the right spot in the growing “It’s great news for the new residents is just five minutes from Amberley, 10 estate for them and we invite personnel of Waterlea.” minutes from Ipswich and 45 minutes to take advantage of this incentive and RAAF staff who purchase at Waterlea from Brisbane. discover what Waterlea, Walloon has can either choose their preferred block The stunning $350 million residential to offer.” size and builder, or select from one of development will incorporate 1500 new Mr Cook said a Waterlea home is a the many house and land packages homes, with residential blocks of up great choice for buyers in the region due available. Construction of the first three to 800 square meters and up to 4500 to upwards of $20 million being spent on stages is well underway, with the first lot new residents. Perfectly positioned, infrastructure services for the Walloon of residents already moved in. it’s within close proximity to a range region by local authorities. Residents will have access to of existing and planned infrastructure “Our estate will be the first of many kilometres of cycling paths and hiking including schools, shops and the as population and amenities continue trails, wide-open spaces, parklands and Walloon Train Station. to grow, so it is truly a ‘ground floor’ plenty of open-air activities, including Waterlea Development Manager opportunity now before the market the community garden and nursery. An Andrew Cook said Waterlea is the reaches heights unknown,” he said. array of fitness stations will be dotted closest master planned estate to “There’s confidence in the region and throughout the community. Also featured Amberley and a perfect opportunity the growth potential is huge. will be a retail and commercial precinct for service men and women who are Council are predicting that the with proposed childcare centre, café looking for a new home for them or their Walloon-Rosewood Corridor will grow and market. families. to house more than 50,000 people in For a relaxed country lifestyle with “ We understand and are grateful for the coming years. ” out compromising on location and the role of all RAAF staff and we want “Ipswich is now one of the fastest amenities, Waterlea ticks all the boxes. to show our appreciation for the hard growing cities in Queensland, with the To register you interest in the RAAF work and commitment they provide to population estimated to increase from incentive, visit www.waterlea.com.au/ our community,” he said. 200,000 to almost 500,000 over the raaf Land now selling BE REWARDED Receive $2,500

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Call us on 07 5594 2594 or Email [email protected] National Council From the President’s Desk The Air Force Association is about supporting its membership, and veterans and their families. It’s been a tradition adopted by each generation for nearly a century. As a society, we have been become better at recognising issues affecting veterans. Consequently, we can now focus on areas we know we can best provide support. Contributing to their wellbeing by providing peer support, access to wellbeing and compensation advocacy services, and assistance with transition to civilian life are Association priorities. The aging cohort of current advocates means the advocacy capability within the veteran community will be severely limited by 2024 if we do not recruit and train suitable people to undertake Wellbeing and Compensation Advocate its commitment to veterans and their duties. The Association’s Special families. The Association is reaching out Life Membership - Projects Team is developing a strategy to assist servicemen and women while Lance Halvorson for building its national advocacy service serving and on separation. It is acutely that will support veterans from any aware of the challenges of Service The National President presented Service. It expects to interact with other life and transitioning into the civilian WGCDR Lance Halvorson MBE (Retd) Ex-Service Organisations in providing community. Most veterans and families with a Life Membership at the AGM this capability. The new advocate manage very well but the Association in Melbourne on 28 May 2018. Lance training and development program will always be there to ‘lend a hand’ was the ACT Division Treasurer in is a nationally accredited course and when needed. 2004 before becoming the Division should especially appeal to the younger The Association is providing input President in 2005. He then became the male and female veteran. I expect the through the Alliance of Defence Vice President Communications in the National Board to consider the Team’s Service Organisations (ADSO) into the National Council in 2008. He was the proposal in October this year. government’s Productivity Commission editor of Wings from 2008 until the end Also, the Special Projects Team Inquiry into Veterans’ Compensation and of 2017, the webmaster of the national is developing a business case for Rehabilitation and the Scoping Study web site and the designer/manager of the Association’s veterans’ transition into Veterans’ Advocacy and Support the national membership data base. In program that aims to assist veterans Services. It has been instrumental in addition, he co-authored the book, The and their partners acquire civilian drafting these significant submissions. Australian Flying Corps in the Great employment. Essentially, the The Association comprising many War 1914-1918, with Norman Clifford. Association will focus on providing a members with operational experience Norman researched the large number suite of transition assistance measures know the personal challenges veterans of records in the archives and Lance not available through the ADF Transition face on deployment. To provide some reduced the mountain of information Program. We are planning to activate light relief and an expression of our into a unique book. Congratulations on this program in 2019. appreciation for their commitment, a job well done. The anticipated Association’s the Association assembles and advocacy capability and the veterans’ dispatches twice each year care transition assistance program are parcels for all deployed Air Force significant activities that demonstrate personnel. Wing Commander James Rogers (Commanding Officer No 21 Squadron) and his staff recently assisted Association members assemble the mid-year dispatch. This was a real demonstration of the Air Force family working together. Stay safe and keep well Carl Schiller, OAM CSM National President

6 WINGS National Council Launch of the ‘The Australian Flying Corps in the Great War 1914-1918’ Book Wire, wood and fabric aircraft served The creation and operation of four as an appropriate backdrop to the book training squadrons and their work with launch of the very recently published the Royal Flying Corps is covered, but ‘The Australian Flying Corps in the not in the same detail as the combat Great War 1914-1918’, co-authored by squadrons. Finally, demobilization and Norman Clifford and Lance Halvorson. repatriation of the AFC is included. Air Force Association Ltd published The focus is on the AFC’s creation, the book with a Centenary Grant from operations and the flyers, not on the big Saluting Their Service Commemoration strategic picture, well covered in other Program, courtesy of Department books. By any measure, the AFC was of Veterans Affairs. The book was a remarkable achievement for Australia, launched at the RAAF Museum, Point so far from Europe and the aviation Cook on Monday 28 May 2018, followed industry developing there. by a light lunch at the former Officers Lance Halvorson Mess. Peter Meehan OAM was Master Norman Clifford and Lance Halvorson at of Ceremonies for the launch of the book the launch. by the AFA National President, GPCAPT Carl Schiller OAM CSM (Retd). members of the Air Force Association AIRCDRE Glen Braz CSC DSM were among the Guests. representing CAF, BRIG Stephen The book is a comprehensive Jobson CSC, Commander 16thAviation account of the formation of the AFC in Brigade, AVM Alan Reed, AO DFC Australia, the formation of the Central (US) (Retd), GPCAPT Dennis Tan, Flying School and the initial 'courses Officer Commanding Air Training Wing, in aviation'. The formation of the four WGCDR James Rogers Commanding squadrons in Australia and UK and their Officer No 21 Squadron, David Gardner, deployment for operations in Egypt and Director of the RAAF Museum and the Western Front is covered in detail. Norman Clifford and AIRCDRE Glen Braz.

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*Subject to CASA approval Sunshine Coast Airport, Queensland Australia Cover Story 5TH-GENERATION FIGHTING AIRBASES ‘The inherent characteristics of reach, larger number of regional forces will be While the RAAF maintains capability penetration, and responsiveness of air able to operate at greater range and superiority in the air, opponents are power— fundamental to the success of with more precision than ever before. likely to seek an asymmetric advantage. air campaigns within a joint operations The RAAF’s new fleet of fifth-generation Unable to match the RAAF’s airborne context—can be brought to bear in a airborne systems will be able to maintain, combat capability, a potential adversary sustained manner, at the appropriate for now, capability superiority in the will almost certainly examine whether time and location, only with the assured region. Regardless of their capability, RAAF airbases present a soft underbelly availability of air bases.’ Dr Sanu all airborne systems must recover to an for targeting with long range missile Kainikara and WGCDR Bob Richardson, airbase to regenerate. On the ground, all systems, special operations forces, and/ Air Bases: The Foundation of Versatile airborne systems are equally vulnerable or through other unconventional means. Air Power, P.10. Chief of Air Force to attack. Superior 5th-generation As regional forces modernise, and Occasional Paper No 3. systems and capabilities offer no technical superiority is less of a factor, In the near future, the RAAF aims inherent protection against threats when the success of the Air Force in a to become a 5th-generation force. A on the ground. Further, the data hungry contest will become more reliant on 5th generation air force provides the platforms may be more dependent on the effectiveness of the regenerative necessary capability to win against the airbase systems and services than their capability of supporting airbases; how increasingly complex and lethal threats predecessors. A fifth-generation system, quickly aircraft can be recovered, to national security in the Information based at a second generation airbase is repaired, refuelled, reconfigured, Age. no less vulnerable, and is probably more rearmed and data transferred. The Defence White Paper 2016 so, than a second-generation aircraft in Air Force’s contribution to future joint posits that over the next 20 years a the same environment. war fighting needs to be underpinned by airbases able to defeat threats to themselves and the hosted combat forces, and able to effectively coordinate and provide services critical to the combat effectiveness of the hosted forces. Ground-based threats to modern airbases are evolving due to, among other things, globalisation, urban encroachment and new military and consumer technologies. Urban encroachment around airbases and expeditionary airfields allows hostile parties to conduct surveillance with minimal risk of detection and to launch surprise attacks. Uninhabited Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can be used for Cover Story

F-35A Lightning II JSF, part of the new fleet of fifth-generation airborne systems. Photo Department of Defence. real time surveillance and to provide missions planning, sustainment and Combat Management Systems (CMS) targeting information for easily available data transmission. to support their own decision-making conventional weapons such as mortars Globally, successive generations of and war fighting capability. and rocket-propelled grenades. combat aircraft flown by both air force Wargaming by the US military as Weaponised UAVs are now being used in and naval aviators have incorporated early as the 1950s revealed that naval combat to deliver improvised munitions. progressively more sophisticated combat systems relying on ‘manual Precision guided mortar munitions are avionics to support the aircrew’s ability to track plotting’ and ‘human-in-the-loop now being fielded; providing a low- collate, process and fuse an increasing information processing’, could not footprint, highly effective system for amount of data to support situational effectively counter contemporary Soviet precision targeting of airbases. Physical awareness, decision making and threats. As a result, the first automated security measures implemented to response. Since the era of the second combat information processing system, counter intelligence gathering provide generation jet fighter in the early 1960s, the Naval Tactical Data System was no protection for aircraft from stand-off (Pathfinder No 170 explains the different developed and fielded in 1964. Since kinetic attack. There is also an increasing generations of jet fighters) the platforms then the US has evolved successive threat of cyber attack, denying 5th- from which naval aviators operate—the generations of systems including Aegis generation aircraft access to airbase aircraft carriers—have similarly evolved, and the Ship Self Defence System Mk1 communications systems essential for incorporating increasingly sophisticated and Mk2. Royal Australian Navy vessels field similar systems, primarily the Saab 9LV Combat Management System. In contrast to the evolution of naval support systems, RAAF support platforms—airbases—have not developed automated information processing systems to support their force protection and force generation and sustainment roles. RAAF airbase commanders are responsible for the provision and coordination of over 200 products, services and effects necessary to protect and enable the generation of air power capability in accordance with a designated air component commander’s requirements and priorities. Presently, every aspect of RAAF airbase support requires human-in-the-loop analysis and information processing at each stage On the ground, all airborne systems are equally vulnerable to attack. of the process, usually within functional Photo Staff Sgt Marleah Robertson. ‘stove-pipes’. This places at risk the

12 WINGS Cover Story ability of the airbase commander to effectively counter contemporary and emerging threats while concurrently maintaining effective coordinated support to the combat force. Sixty years of development of naval combat information systems provides Air Force with a roadmap for the development of 5th-generation airbases as essential elements of the fully 5th-generation Air Force. To function effectively in support of 5th- UAVs can be used for real time surveillance and to provide targeting information for easily available conventional weapons such as mortars and rocket-propelled grenades. generation aerospace systems, in the Photo Department of Defence. face of evolving and proliferating threats, airbases require a modern digital combat 5th-generation airbases, developed trained and more invested in airbase information system; able to collate, fuse as weapon systems modelled on modern functions. Airbase operations may need and distribute information to provide naval combat systems, would require a to be treated, for key functions, as a situational awareness and decision less numerous but more specialised specialist stream as in other Air Force support across the airbase and broader workforce to operate them. Navy groups. Theatre Air Control System. Once the employs general and specialist Combat Key Points • Airbases have not digital core is in place, all other enabling System Operators for the collection, evolved in parallel with other Air Force and supporting airbase systems can collation, and dissemination of sensor weapon systems. • The core of the 5th- be fully digitised and modernised to information, and Maritime Warfare generation airbase should be a modern improve awareness, agility, efficiency Officers for control and war fighting combat information system. • Evolved and reporting. The outcome will be a far functions. Air Force, in comparison, 5th-generation airbases will require an more responsive and effective system does not presently maintain a specialist evolved specialist workforce to operate of airbases with less reliance on, and airbase warfare or airbase systems them. demand for, personnel as information workforce. The 5th generation airbase Courtesy Air Power Development Centre sensors and processors. workforce would need to be more highly Main photo CPL Nicci Freeman

5th-generation airbases would require a less numerous but more specialised workforce to operate them. Pre-flight checks being conducted on an F-35A Lightning II JSF. Photo SGT Shane Gidall.

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WINGS 15 Feature Story KKK Mount Superbus - 9 April 1955 Mason, who was an ex-wartime pilot and now the Squadron SENGO was going to accompany him as the second pilot. Mason had been doing a little flying and as I later learned, wanted to go to Brisbane to visit his family who were living there. The CO said I was quite welcome to come along but I would have to sit in the rear turret or somewhere else in the aircraft. This didn’t appeal and in what must be the best decision I have ever made, I declined his offer, collected my overnight bag and waited until the aircraft departed at about half an hour after midnight. I then went back to bed. I awoke next morning to the news the aircraft was missing. I went to the SGTs Mess for breakfast and a WOFF who had seen me on the aircraft before Mk 31 Long Nose Lincoln, 10 SQN Townsville, 1954. departure almost had a heart attack. He had spread the word I was aboard. Not In July 1954, as a newly graduated a nurse to Brisbane. Townsville hospital long afterwards, the burning wreckage SGT Pilot, I was posted to 10 MR did not have the facilities to deal with this of A73-64 was spotted by a Canberra Squadron in Townsville to fly the emergency and the only way of saving from Amberley about a hundred feet modified version of the Mk 30 Lincoln the baby’s life was to transfer her to below the top of Mt Superbus and about Bomber. The Mk 31 “Long Nosed” Brisbane as quickly as possible. forty miles off track to Eagle Farm. Lincoln had an extra two metres added I packed an overnight bag and There was no hope of survival for to the nose to provide sensor stations to went to the flight line where I carried anyone on board. My mate Arthur monitor the sonobuoys we used in the out the pre-flight. The nurse and baby Barnes who was on leave and knew I anti-submarine role. then arrived and I instructed the nurse was on SAR stand-by, was sure I was In early 1955, I was assigned as on how to operate her parachute and gone. He was much surprised to find me second pilot to the crew of the recently supervised the strapping in of the baby’s alive and kicking on his return.! Lucky arrived CO, WGCDR Costello. The bassinet. I then awaited the arrival of the me. It may seem difficult to understand Squadron Navigation Leader, SQNLDR CO, navigator and signaller to conduct how the aircraft had drifted so far off Finlay and the Signals Leader, FLTLT the flight. course. Cater, were also members of the CO’s Not long after, they arrived and I On reflection, at the time, it was not crew. As part of our responsibility, the reported to the captain the inspection uncommon to be temporarily unaware Squadron used to keep a crew on was complete and we were ready to of our position, particularly if we had standby during off duty hours in the go. It was then he told me SQNLDR been over water or in cloud for some event that an emergency search and rescue (SAR) or even a mercy flight was required. The CO’s crew was assigned the task over part of the Easter stand down in 1955 so I was naturally on standby with them. At about ten o’clock on the night of 8 April 1955, the orderly SGT came to my room to tell me to report to the aircraft to carry out a pre-flight inspection as we had been called out Lincoln Mk 31 A73-64. to take a “blue baby” accompanied by

16 WINGS Feature Story from the nurse. The crew had probably tiny coffin of the baby girl really got to mistaken the lights of Toowoomba for me and I was moved to tears. those of Brisbane and begun their let We carried out the cockpit checks down using that wrong information. and prepared to start the engines. The With all accidents, there is a chain second pilot switched on all four electric with the breaking of any link averting the fuel pumps and we received the all clear accident. Unfortunately, that chain was to start No 3 engine first. To my surprise not broken on this occasion. I am only I could see raw petrol running out of glad I was not part of the burial party in the overflow lines of each engine. This Brisbane with the rest of my crew. The was potentially dangerous as flames terrible accident had left the Squadron from the exhaust pipes could easily without all of its senior aircrew, as well ignite the petrol fumes with disastrous as the chief engineer. consequences. There is something in the adage, We carried a RAAF engine fitter on if you fall off a horse get straight back away from home trips. He was puzzled on it. While I was in a minor state of as to the cause of the fuel overflow shock at losing my crew and from my and decided to open the engine cowls own lucky escape, the powers that be to investigate further. First, we had in the Squadron decided to send me to to locate a portable stand tall enough Mt Superbus, 9 April 1955. Brisbane two days later to pick up the for the engineer to gain access to the bodies of Sister Mafalda Gray and baby engines. This coupled with the four time of the flight. Conditions were not Huxley and return them to Townsville engines to check, took an hour or so. bad that night but they would have for burial. Finally, the petrol flow mysteriously been in cloud for a large part of the trip FSGT John Laming was captain on stopped on two of the engines but the so astro navigation would have been this trip and he has written about the other two remained a problem. out of the question. There was also the strange occurrences with our aircraft It was now growing dark with not consideration the aircraft had not long while the bodies were on board. The much more than 12 hours to the funeral. before, returned to Townsville from a aircraft had behaved perfectly well By 2100 hrs the engineer had not major service at 3 AD, Amberley, and on the flight to Eagle Farm but when solved the problem. I decided to start that a full compass swing had not been the bodies were loaded for the return the engines without the electric fuel completed. trip and we attempted to leave, things pumps — which normally never will Navigation aids were very poor started to go wrong. It was almost as if be successful. To our delight (and the in those days and there was some our passengers were having an input relief of the sweating engineer), all four conjecture Finlay had tuned the radio — not wanting to fly on a Lincoln again. engines started at the first attempt. Part compass onto another station in NSW John relates the story in one of his of the checklist included switching on which was close to the Brisbane reminiscences: the electrically operated gyrocompass. frequency he probably thought he “We landed at Brisbane at 1610 hrs This I did — only to find in disbelief the was tuned to. There would have been on 11th April and while waiting for the compass was spinning crazily and quite additional pressure on the crew to get hearse to arrive, the navigator flight useless for navigation. Then the crew medical attention for the baby as soon planned for the return leg. The funeral intercommunication system failed. as possible and this was probably the was scheduled for the following mid- We had experienced a bumpy trip reason they had started their let down morning. When the coffins arrived, I from Townsville with poor weather when they did. There may even have helped with the sad task of loading them most of the way. I had no intention of been inputs on the baby’s condition into the back of the Lincoln. Lifting the flying back to Townsville in the middle of the night with an unserviceable gyro-compass and no intercom so I shut down and rang the acting CO at Townsville and asked his advice. SQNLDR Hughes, asked me to contact RAAF Base Amberley, to see if they could quickly get a Canberra bomber across to Brisbane to pick up the coffins. I got through to the CO of the bomber squadron about midnight. He was most apologetic but said all of his aircraft were in Darwin on mobility exercises and there was no other suitable aircraft available. FLTLT “Spec” Taylor, the ATC officer had made enquiries at Eagle Farm to see if there were any freight aircraft A73-64 Crew Funeral Brisbane, 13 April 1955. going to Townsville in the early hours

WINGS 17 Feature Story of the morning. A DC3 freighter with the funeral was held on time with just I told him I actually did know quite a newspapers and general cargo was thirty minutes to spare. lot about that accident in A73-64, that it about to depart. Spec Taylor contacted Back at Eagle Farm, I climbed had been my crew whom I named and the captain who agreed to take the into the captain’s seat of A73-68 and that I was actually called out to be the coffins on his aircraft. With about eight carried out the before start checks. All second pilot on the flight but fortunately hours to go for the funeral, the DC3 four engines started first time and the for me, the squadron’s senior engineer taxied and prepared for take-off. intercom worked perfectly. Initially the had wanted to go to Brisbane and had It was 0200 and we had been on duty gyro compass would not operate and taken my place. since lunch time the previous day. We we used the old P8 compass. We flew Andrew told me that the senior were about to climb in a truck to take us the coastal route back to Townsville nurse from his hospital had done a to Archerfield when I heard the sounds relying on our radar and map reading lot of research into the accident which of backfiring from one of the engines for position fixes. As we made the final had claimed the life of Sister Gray. He and a few minutes later, we saw the DC3 position fix at Cape Bowling Green, said that a group of nurses from the slowly taxiing back to the tarmac area. some twenty miles from Townsville, hospital were planning to climb to the The captain told us one of the engines the sun shone brightly and the gyro crash site on 9 April, fifty-eight years had not developed the proper power compass came back to life. When we after the accident to place, a metal during its test before take-off and they touched down on runway 02 a few plaque on the wreckage honouring were going nowhere tonight. minutes later, Lincoln A73-68 was fully Sister Gray. Andrew said he was Spec Taylor contacted air traffic serviceable with no sign of the previous contemplating joining the Townsville control who advised that another DC3 problems. What’s more, there was no group. I immediately thought that this freighter from Australian National record of the problems manifesting would probably be the only opportunity Airways was scheduled to depart shortly themselves again in subsequent flights. presenting itself for someone in his for Townsville. We made a hurried visit It was hard to explain that away. eightieth year to fulfil his own desire to to that aircraft still loading. The captain Years later, I still wonder if there visit the site and what better opportunity agreed to take the coffins and we soon is any plausible explanation of those would there be, than with a doctor and had these on board. With great relief we mysterious happenings — or if those several nurses in the party! Andrew watched the DC3 take off and slowly turn two young souls had decided one flight clinched it with his comment “if you don’t northwards. An hour later, we arrived in a Lincoln was one flight too many….” do it now you never will”. I was instantly at Archerfield RAAF Base for a shower John finishes. a strong contender. and sleep. I thank him for his approval to include My son Graeme, then an airline On waking next morning, I received this story in my reminiscences. captain in Dragonair, based in Hong a message from Townsville our aircraft As my career progressed and over Kong, who had been interested in doing was required back as soon as possible. several years, I had thought often about the trek with me was contacted and was While the navigator drew up his flight this accident to which I had been so very keen to participate as was his wife plan I talked to the civilian briefing very close. I had contemplated visiting Melissa. Fortunately, Aimee and Chloe officer. He told me half way through the crash site itself to actually be there, their two daughters had school leave at the flight to Townsville, the DC3 with to think about my crew and somehow the time and decided to join the party as the coffins on board had a total radio “feel’ the experience but in spite of well. In fact their whole family were going failure and had been out of contact. encouragement from my son Graeme, to be in Noosa at the time of the planned Early fears the aircraft may have gone I had not taken the plunge — that is climb: another coincidence? Aimee missing turned to relief when it was seen until fifty-eight years later to the day had completed the wonderful Geelong coming over the mountains to the south and surrounded by members of my Grammar Timbertop experience the of Townsville. A hearse was waiting and own family, Warwick Finlay (a son of the year before so was well versed in the navigator) as well as medical staff from art of mountain climbing. Not to be left Townsville Hospital honouring Sister out, my other son Cameron also decided Mafalda Gray, I climbed to the site to sit to become part of the team. Andrew in the wreckage, to think and to share put us in touch with Simon Mitchell the a very moving experience with some senior nurse at Townsville organising wonderful people. the trek and our preparations began. It all came about by coincidence Simon had told us that Warwick Finlay, really when I attended a lunch at my the navigator’s son who had been nine niece Shona’s home and her cousin, years old at the time of the crash had Dr Andrew Johnson was there. Andrew been approached and had decided to had been in the RAAF as a doctor and accompany the nurses. I thought that we knew each other well from family meeting Warwick was another good and RAAF experiences. Andrew was reason for me to join the party. I believe then Administrator of Townsville General I am the last living person to have seen Hospital on a visit to Melbourne. He his father alive. asked me if I knew anything about the Several email and Skype discussions crash into a mountain near Warwick of ensued deciding on necessary clothing a Lincoln bomber from Townsville many and equipment. I was suitably rubbished years before. when with economy in mind, thought

18 WINGS Feature Story I would wear my USAF jungle flying boots from my time in Vietnam. After all, they were only forty-five years old and I felt sure they would be fine but strong medical and familial advice convinced me to buy what turned out to be an excellent pair of hiking boots. Everything else came together and Cameron and I met the rest of the family as we stepped off a flight in Brisbane for a pre-climb “get to know each other” and a night of preparation in a Warwick motel. Joining us there were Simon’s brother in law Stephen who knew the area quite well with his son who also attended Geelong Grammar and knew Aimee. Another coincidence to add to the others was that one of the nursing sisters was the niece of Frank Riley, who had been on my pilots’ course. They were a Crash site Mt Superbus, 9 April 2013. good group and very interested in my Retracing our path after this rather out to be that good on the hard ground in flying logbook of the era showing I had inauspicious and time consuming a light sleeping bag. Sharing a small tent flown A73-64 with WGCDR Costello as beginning, we saddled up our backpacks with Cameron, I was quite convinced I captain twice before. While not shown (mine thanks to volunteers a small one) did not want to spend another night on in my logbook, had the CO been captain and began the trek planning to be at the the mountain. But feeling positive after on those flights, the navigation leader wreckage by nightfall where we would a hearty breakfast cooked by our chef and signals leader would have been part make camp. The plan was to conduct Melissa, we set off and what a climb it of the crew as well. This sort of brought the simple ceremony for the nurses at was. Hands and knees were the go for into some focus what we were about about 4am next morning; the assessed much of the way and looking back was to do and was the start of my excellent time of the impact with Mt Superbus not a good idea even though we knew relationship with Warwick Finlay. fifty-eight years before. it had to be faced if we were to return. There had been varying reports It soon became clear navigation in Coming down was something not to be regarding the intensity and difficulty this terrain was going to be a major thought about as we were confronted of the climb and it seemed that the challenge. We understood how the by what seemed endless cul de sacs wreckage had not been reached for a number of years. Warwick had actually youngsters, Paul and his friend had formed by fallen rocks, downed trees climbed Mt Superbus with his brother become disoriented as the scrub and dense undergrowth which meant Peter and their sons some twenty-six was often difficult to penetrate and keeping just one climber in sight was years earlier and had experienced maintaining cohesion as a group was sometimes impossible. difficulty with the steepness of the last sometimes an issue. We took a wrong Finally, after more than two hours part of the climb and the undergrowth. spur and again had to retrace our steps hard work we reached what seemed Also, the weekend before our attempt beginning to wonder whether we would like an impenetrable granite cliff ahead. Paul, (Warwick’s son) with a friend actually make it to our goal. Suffice to Graeme and Stephen set off on their had attempted to make the climb to say after seven hours of hard climbing own, to scout the area, maintaining provide intelligence for us but had been covering more than ten kilometres we contact by shouting and found a way forced to pull back as they had become had progressed only three and a half through. We followed onto something disoriented in the thick undergrowth. km towards the wreckage. By then of a plateau but the undergrowth was This was clearly going to be more we were ready for a serious break but such that we could have walked past the of a challenge than we had perhaps wonder of wonders, right where Warwick wreckage within just a couple of metres anticipated. remembered, we found the first sign of and not seen it. It seemed like our efforts Having packed our gear before the Lincoln — one of the massive V12 had been in vain and we would be retiring (sleeping bags, tents, vittles, Merlin engines where it had finished in thwarted at the last hurdle. water and all) our party of 17 was up a creek bed after impact but still a long While we were feeling very bright and early next morning keen to way from the main wreckage. disappointed and just about done in, get cracking in our three, four wheel By then, the sun was low on the we heard a distant call of “wreckage”. drives and it was fortunate we made that horizon so it was time for a change of Graeme with his zigs and zags had early beginning. On arriving at what we plan and to make camp. Warwick had literally stumbled upon the site. Stephen believed to be the last drivable track we warned us the hardest climb was from heard his call, joined Graeme and then found it blocked by a fallen tree which here on up the extremely steep creek returned to guide the rest of the party we chain sawed and removed before bed but buoyed by our find, we felt to where the remains of A73-64, now realising we were on the wrong track positive after a good night’s sleep we almost obscured by nature had lain anyway. could do it. Well, the sleep did not turn for 58 long years. What a feeling of

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24 WINGS Air Force Today Operation Accordion 75th Anniversary of 37 SQN SGT Wes Rampling, PTI with the Expeditionary Air Operations Formed on 15 July 1943, at RAAF Base Laverton, 37 SQN Unit, is deployed to the Middle East on Operation Accordion. has provided medium tactical airlift for ADF across the globe. SGT Rampling has celebrated 30 years of service while Since 1966, the Squadron has operated from RAAF Base deployed. Richmond, predominantly flying different models of the C-130 He is maintaining the troops’ fitness at the ADF main air Hercules. operations base in the region where the E-7A Wedgetail and 37 SQN is currently tasked with airlift in Australia and the KC-30 refueler deploy on Operation Okra in support of overseas, transporting troops and cargo, and conducting the Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve. medical evacuation, search-and-rescue, and airdrop missions. The Unit is responsible for logistics and ground support for It is controlled by 84 WG, which is part of Air Mobility Group. aircraft assigned in support of Operations Accordion, Highroad In conjunction with activities to celebrate the 75th and Okra and provides administrative and support functions Anniversary, a formation of C-130H flew over Sydney Harbour. to the main logistics and command base for Australian A family day was also held at RAAF Base Richmond where operations in the Middle East region. Defence families were shown the working environment FLTLT Sarah Conway-James, part of HQJTF 633, is also alongside a number of community activities and stalls. These deployed on Operation Accordion. A proud Kamilaroi woman events are also an opportunity for support organisations to from NSW and one of many who recently celebrated NAIDOC showcase services available for Defence families to access. Week during 8-15 July. The Squadron’s 75th anniversary occurs this year. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have active and significant roles at the community, local, state and national levels and in the ADF.

Garry Gaul gives a thumbs up for the emergency oxygen mask after talking with LAC Daniel Lake at the 37SQN family day.

SGT Wes Rampling, PTI, prepares for a training session on Operation Accordion. Photos SGT Mark Doran.

A formation of C-130Js fly over Sydney Harbour as part of the 75th Anniversary of 37SQN. Photo: CPL David Gibbs.

FLTLT Sarah Conway-James from HQJTF.

WINGS 25 Air Force Today Intelligent Force Spartan Battle Run Air Force acquires intelligence from a variety of sources to The C-27J Spartan has showcased its ability to take off and help inform strategy and maintain a tactical advantage. From land at short dirt runways as part of Exercise Hamel 2018 at defence activity to humanitarian missions, every Air Force Shoalwater Bay Training Area near Rockhampton. operation relies on teams of ICT specialists, technicians, During the exercise, the C-27J delivered troops and cargo, operators and analysts who maintain communication deployed supplies via parachute and conducted aeromedical systems, and receive and disseminate vital information. evacuations. LACW Hermione Wald is an Air Intelligence Analyst It’s the first time the Spartan has operated from a Forward (AIA) from 87 SQN Air Mobility Tactical Intelligence Flight at Operating Base to support the Australian Army. RAAF Base Richmond. It is a role that has seen her travel The capabilities of the C-27J bridge the gap between Army within Australia and abroad. She has met and worked with helicopters, such as the CH-47F Chinook, and larger Air Force a multitude of people from different countries and trades. aircraft, such as the C-130J and C-17A Globemaster III. Exercise Hamel 2018 is a major Army exercise designed to evaluate the warfighting skills of a brigade. Locations such as Cultana, SA, airspace and maritime zones adjacent to Shoalwater Bay, provide integrated ADF training opportunities. Major exercises like Exercise Hamel allow commanders to ensure their units and formations are battle ready, in addition to allowing HQ to exercise processes and procedures.

LACW Hermione Wald, AIA, from 87 SQN providing a mission brief. Photo CPL Casey Forster. Aviation Camp for Women The inaugural Air Force Aviation Camp for Women was recently held at RAAF Base Amberley. While at the camp, 17 participants experienced a range of military aviation roles on offer. The participants also took part SGT Michael Jones conducts loadmaster checks during Exercise in mentoring sessions with current serving personnel, spoke Hamel. Photo CPL Tristan Kennedy. with senior female and male officers, and undertook fitness testing, public speaking tasks and leadership activities.

A C-27J at Sam Hill Airfield during Exercise Hamel. Photo CPL Tristan Kennedy. Exercise Long Look FLTLT Rosie Callery, of the RAF, is currently deployed on exchange program Long Look, in Australia for a four Aviation Camp for Women participants have a close look at a month visit. The exchange officer, from RAF Marham, has 6 SQN EA-18G Growler with Avionics Technician, LAC Mitchell been embedded into 1 Security Forces Squadron, RAAF Wood. Photo: CPL Jesse Kane. Williamtown.

26 WINGS Air Force Today Long Look has been a military exchange event, conducted Battle of Hamel Commemorations annually since 1976. It epitomises the close working relationship the UK Armed Forces has with the ADF. FLTLT ADF members travelled to France for a number of Callery will focus her learning on Military Working Dogs and commemorations marking anniversaries of WWI battles. training of RAAF Security Forces during the exchange. Members of the detachment laid a wreath at the 1st Australian Division Memorial in Pozieres, France, on 1 July. The ADF also supported the UK Commemoration for the 102nd anniversary of the Battle of the Somme in Thiepval and the 100th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Hamel, at the Australian Corps Memorial in the town of Le Hamel, France on 4 July. The Commemoration, led by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, paid tribute to the courage, strength and sacrifice of Australian, British and American troops who fought together under the command of Australian, General Sir John Monash, GC, KCB, VD, in a battle that would become a turning point for Allied Forces in WWI. Fifty-five ADF members travelled to France to attend the commemoration. The ADF also conducted a headstone rededication for FLTLT Rosie Callery (left), RAF, with FLGOFF Suska Denham Private Robert Bowness at Villers-Bretonneux Cemetery. and Military Working Dog, Vogue, at RAAF Williamtown. Photo CPL Nicci Freeman. Unique testing range- RAAF Woomera Personnel posted to RAAF Base Woomera, and their families, support important Defence outcomes from the area. The entire test and evaluation capability is known as the ‘Woomera Range Complex’ and is comprised of both the Woomera Test Range (Air Force Test Ranges Squadron), RAAF Base Woomera (20 SQN) and the Nurrungar Test Range. The Woomera Prohibited Area is a globally unique military testing range. CPL Todd Winter at the Park of the Australian Soldier in Le It covers 122 188 Hamel, France. Photo SGT Janine Fabre. square kilometres in north-west of South Australia, about 450 km north-west of Adelaide. It is the largest land testing range in the world. The area is mainly SA Crown land covered by pastoral leases, exploration and mining tenements and native title. The Prohibited Area is regulated by legislation and is Communication Electronic Technician, a Defence premise CPL Greg Milburn, tests high speed used for the testing Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, The Hon Darren Chester, MP, lays video camera equipment at Woomera of war materiel under a wreath at Villers-Bretonneux Cemetery, France, to honour PTE Test Range. Photo CPL David Cotton. the management of Robert Bowness. Photo SGT Janine Fabre. Air Force.

WINGS 27 Air Force Today Handling Our Security The security of ADF personnel isn't just the responsibility of its men and women but an integral function of military working dogs. The dogs and their handlers provide security, patrols, emergency response and intruder detection on bases and deployed locations around the world. The two main breeds of military working dogs used by Air Force are the German Shepherd and Belgian Shepherd Malinois. The dogs are often from Air Force's own breeding program, and members of the public can volunteer to foster Air Force puppies. Dogs and handlers are carefully matched to ensure they work well together. Once matched, handlers and their dogs work together to maintain a high standard of fitness and 11 SQN load crew personnel position an ATM-84J Harpoon onto training, including regular testing to ensure they are ready to a P-8A Poseidon at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, during RIMPAC deploy at any time. 2018. Photo CPL Nicci Freeman. Handlers are responsible for the care and welfare of their dog on a daily basis, including feeding their dog and cleaning complex war fighting. Participating personnel and assets their kennels. Over time, they form a strong bond. conducted gunnery, missile, anti-submarine, and air-defence Where possible, military working dogs will retire to their exercises, as well as maritime interdiction and vessel handler's home at the end of their Air Force service. A number boardings, explosive ordnance disposal, diving and salvage of checks are undertaken to ensure the dog can enjoy a happy operations, mine clearance operations and an amphibious and healthy retirement after their loyal service. landing. Exercise Pitch Black Exercise Pitch Black is the RAAF's largest and most complex exercise. Pitch Black 2018 was conducted at RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal from 27 July until 18 August. This year’s exercise featured up to 4000 personnel and up to 140 aircraft from 15 participating nations. Exercise Pitch Black aims to further develop offensive counter air, air-land integration, and intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities, as well as foster international co-operation with partner forces.

MWD Handler, LAC Zach Sheppard, with his dog Zeke. Photo CPL Casey Forster.

Exercise RIMPAC RIMPAC 18 is a biennial military training exercise to strengthen international maritime partnerships, enhance interoperability and improve the readiness of participating forces for a wide range of potential operations. Now in its 25th iteration, the ADF deployed HMA Ships Adelaide, Success, Toowoomba, Melbourne and Rankin, an amphibious landing force from 2nd Battalion, RAR, and one P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The multinational activity, held from 27 June - 2 August 2018 in Hawaii and off the coast of California, is the world’s largest maritime exercise and includes 25,000 personnel from 25 countries. Australian personnel exercised across a broad spectrum of scenarios from humanitarian assistance and disaster Personnel from the participating nations attend the Opening response to maritime security operations, sea control and Ceremony for Exercise Pitch Black 2018. Photo CPL David Gibbs.

28 WINGS Air Force Today Republic of Korea visit 65th Anniversary of the Korean Air Staff Talks with the Republic of Korea Air Force were War Armistice held in Canberra in July. Air Commodore Stephen Edgeley, met with Brigadier General San Hak Lee, Commander, Korea The Department of Veterans Air and Space Operations Centre. Affairs conducted the 65th Brig Gen Hak Lee also visited the Australian National Anniversary of the Korean Korean War Memorial and AWM where wreaths were laid War Armistice at the in recognition of all Korean and Australian Service Men and Australian National Korean Women. War Memorial in Canberra on 27 July 2018. The Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Hon Darren Chester MP, gave the Commemorative Address. VADM David Johnson AO RAN and Service representatives represented the services and Korean War and other veterans attended from the Ex-Service Organisations. The National President of the Air Force Association, GPCAPT Carl Schiller OAM CSM attended, together with VP Communications and Media, WGCDR Lance Halvorson MBE and the ACT Division President Judy Webster. Sixty-five years ago, the armistice was signed, ending BRIG GEN San Hak Lee (left) and AIRCDRE Stephen Edgeley three years of fighting on the Korean peninsula. The present salute after laying wreaths at the Australian National Korean War day border between North and South Korea approximates Memorial, Canberra. the border as it was in June 1950 when North Korea invaded the south, beginning a war that pitted the Cold War powers of communist China and the Soviet Union against the United Humanitarian aid to Laos States and her allies, fighting under United Nations’ auspices, in a massive military confrontation. The ADF responded to assist the people of Laos following Within days of the invasion of South Korea by North the collapse of a dam and subsequent flooding in the Attapeu Korean forces on 25 June 1950, the United Nations (UN) Province on 23 July. Security Council had the support of 21 member nations to Members of 23 SQN loaded a C-17A Globemaster at defend South Korea, including Australia. RAAF Base Amberley with 37,000 lbs of humanitarian aid The Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air and disaster relief stores for transportation to Laos. Force committed forces to the United Nations effort in Korea within a week of the war’s beginning, Australian ground troops arrived in September 1950. Approximately 18,000 Australian service personnel served in Korea between 1950 and 1957, including Army and Royal Australian Air Force nurses. Australia suffered some 1,500 casualties, including over 350 who lost their lives, and 30 who were taken prisoner. More than 40 Australians are still listed as missing in action. The Korean War marked the first collective UN military action and Australian sailors, soldiers and airmen won international respect for their courage, endurance and combat skills.

23 SQN Mobile Air Load Team unload pallets of Australian humanitarian aid, delivered to Pakse International Airport by a C-17A Globemaster. Photo CPL Colin Dadd.

77SQN Mustangs in Japan.

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32 WINGS Defence Talk F-35 inbound: SMEs preparing for CDF Handover Parade Australia’s next-gen fighters Outgoing CDF, ACM Mark Binskin, AC, handed command of the ADF to General Angus Campbell, AO, DSC, at a parade As the RAAF prepares for the arrival of its next-generation air in Canberra. combat capability, the F-35, the Defence Connect Podcast The parade featured Australia’s Federation Guard, the spoke with Milskil CEO and managing director John Lonergan Band of the Royal Military College – Duntroon, a didgeridoo to discuss the company’s role as an SME in preparing pilots performance by WGCDR Johnathon Lilley, an F/A-18 flypast and aircrews to fly and maintain the aircraft, which will be the and a 17 Gun Salute. face of the RAAF for the next 40 years. ACM Mark Binskin, AC, retired after more than 40 years’ Lockheed Martin's F-35A Joint Strike Fighter has been service in the ADF. described as a game changer for the RAAF and allied air forces who operate the fifth generation aircraft. An aircraft defined by the incredibly complex digital combat system, the JSF will provide a quantum leap in the capability offered to commanders placing unique requirements on the pilots and aircrews who operate and sustain the aircraft. During his discussion with the Defence Connect Podcast, John Lonergan, chief executive and managing director of Milskil, identifies the important role SMEs play in supporting F-35, and the corporate, operational and cultural differences that set Milskil apart from competitors, helping them to deliver the next generation training capability Defence and Lockheed require. With the arrival of Australia's first two JSF aircraft later this year, the atmosphere is fever pitch at RAAF Williamtown, which will serve as the primary training and maintenance Outgoing CDF, ACM Mark Binskin, AC, salutes incoming CDF, facility for Australia's F-35 pilots and aircrew. Gearing up Gen Angus Campbell, AO, DSC, during the Change of Command for this 'landmark year', as described recently by Lockheed Parade held at Russell Offices, Canberra. Photo: Lauren Larking Martin's general manager for training and logistics systems Amy Gowder, Milskil has been working with local and Australia to support Afghan international partners to prepare for the arrival of F-35 later this year and initial operating capability (IOC) in 2019. Blackhawks Milskil has established and maintained a robust relationship with prime F-35 contractor Lockheed Martin, of which Lonergan said: “First of all you need to know what you stand for, and what your product is and what your value proposition is to the customer, ultimately the end user being Defence. But also the other point I made, and I would reinforce this, is to develop and affect meaningful relationships with Defence primes, who by virtue generally have a shepherding over the top of a lot of the work opportunities and making sure that they understand what you do and that you can give them confidence, not only do you have a good product, you know how to manage the delivery of it.” Courtesy Defence Connect Australia to provide expertise to the Afghan National Air Force on the UH-60 Blackhawk. Photo CPL Amanda McErlich

The ADF will provide operational and technical assistance to support the Afghan National Air Force establish its UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter capabilities. Australia will provide around 20 ADF personnel, including aviation advisers and force protection, who will help Afghanistan develop its Blackhawk capability. This will be managed within Australia’s overall commitment of around 300 ADF personnel. Minister for Defence Marise Payne made the announcement while attending the NATO Leaders’ Summit in Brussels. “Australia is one of only a few nations in the international coalition currently flying Blackhawks and we will be able to provide qualified personnel to support the introduction of this important platform,” Minister Payne said. Squadron markings are applied to Australia’s third F-35A, AU-03, at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo: Angel DelCueto The Blackhawks are a critical battlefield enabler that will

WINGS 33 Defence Talk provide the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces with increased air mobility and response capabilities for ground forces. As part of it's role in Afghanistan, Australia remains the second largest contributor to the Afghan National Army Trust Fund, and has contributed US$520 million since 2010. Australia will also continue to fund the sustainment of Afghanistan’s current fleet of 46 ageing, Russian-built Mi-17 helicopters as it transitions to the Blackhawk as part of the Afghan National Army Trust Fund. “Since 2001, Australia has remained steadfast in its support to Afghanistan. Our additional contribution reflects the importance we place on supporting the Afghanistan RAN ships sit alongside at HMAS Kuttabul, Garden Island, government and its efforts to further peace and reconciliation,” Sydney. Photo LSIS Tom Gibson Minister Payne said. Australia remains committed to working with NATO and its get more Indigenous jobseekers off the misery of welfare and partners to support the government of Afghanistan to provide into the dignity of work." security and stability for its people and to prevent the spread The total project value is $213 million and construction of terrorism. is due to commence in September 2018 for completion in Courtesy Defence Connect February 2022. It is anticipated that the project will generate up to 150 jobs at the peak of construction with opportunities available $213m wharf upgrade for Garden for local industry and Indigenous involvement. Island Courtesy Defence Connect Minister for Defence, Marise Payne, and Minister for Airbus showcases automatic aerial Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, have announced an Indigenous joint-venture to deliver the $213 million Bayinguwa refuelling in collaboration with critical wharf works project at the Garden Island Defence Precinct in Sydney. RAAF The Bayinguwa Delivery Team is a joint venture between Aerial refuelling is a key force multiplier essential for sustained Pacific Services Group Holdings (PSG Holdings) and military and humanitarian engagement around the world. Lendlease Engineering. PSG Holdings, a small to medium Airbus has recently showcased automatic air-to-air refuelling enterprise that is 100 per cent Indigenous-owned, managed (A3R) to the RAAF. the design of the works. PSG Holdings has teamed with The RAAF agreed to collaborate with European aerospace Lendlease for the construction of the works in a mutually giant Airbus at the 2017 Avalon Air Show to develop beneficial venture that gives this Indigenous business a foot- groundbreaking A3R capabilities for integration into Australia's in-the-door to deliver major infrastructure projects KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT). The engagement of the Bayinguwa Delivery Team is A3R will allow a tanker aircraft to autonomously guide the first-and-foremost about delivering high quality works for boom into contact with the receiver aircraft. During the initial Garden Island. The team will be responsible for managing approach of the receiver aircraft, the tanker’s air refueling the demolition of two deteriorated wharves and constructing operator (ARO) performs boom control as usual. Innovative a single new wharf in their place. passive techniques such as image processing are then used “These works are essential to ensure the Royal Australian to determine the position of the receiver’s refueling receptacle. Navy can safely berth and maintain its ships at Garden Island, When the automated system is activated, a fully automated which is the major home-port on the east coast of Australia," flight control system flies and maintains the boom aligned Minister Payne said. with the receiver’s receptacle. The telescopic beam inside The Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) has supercharged the boom can be controlled in a range of ways, including the Indigenous business sector, driving rapid growth in the manually by the ARO, a relative distance-keeping mode, or demand for Indigenous goods and services across a diverse full auto-mode to perform the contact. variety of industries. The IPP has resulted in more than 1,000 The system requires no additional equipment to be Indigenous business across the country winning contracts installed on the receiver aircraft, and is intended to reduce worth over $1.08 billion since the IPP’s commencement in refuelling boom operator workload and improve safety during July 2015, up from just 30 Indigenous businesses winning the complex aerial refuelling process. $6.2 million in 2012-13. David Piatti, the Airbus ARO onboard the A310, said that Minister Scullion said, "The Bayinguwa project is just the system accurately tracked the receiver aircraft. one example of the potential the IPP is realising, in this case “It can be very useful to be able to refuel another tanker encouraging Lendlease to enter into a joint-venture with an or transport, for example, to extend its deployment range or Indigenous business ... The IPP is a genuine win-win for to avoid taking fuel back to base, but it is also a challenging taxpayers. All contracts under the IPP are delivered on a operation and this system has the potential to reduce workload value for money basis, meaning the Commonwealth does and the risk involved,” Piatti said. not pay more for the goods and services it would otherwise The trial was conducted off the Spanish coast in be procuring, but by engaging an Indigenous business we conjunction with test pilots and flight test engineers from the

34 WINGS Defence Talk RAAF’s Aircraft Research and Development Unit (ARDU), operate effectively in rough, continuous seas with swells of with a Airbus Defence and Space A310 tanker serving as five metres, conditions not uncommon around the Australian the testbed for the new capability to refuel an RAAF KC-30A coast. This capability is critically important as the new kit is MRTT. the final step in a submarine rescue that begins with rescuing The KC-30A MRTT is a heavily modified Airbus A330 the crew from a disabled submarine and transferring them airliner, and enables the RAAF to conduct air-to-air refuelling safely into a JFD free-swimming, piloted rescue vehicle, which and provide strategic air lift. then carries them safely to the surface and onto the deck of It features advanced communication and navigation a rescue ship. systems, and an electronic warfare self-protection system for The rescued submariners are then moved through the shielding against threats from surface-to-air missiles. transfer-under-pressure chamber and into the hyperbaric The Air Force's six KC-30A aircraft are based at RAAF equipment suite, with doctors monitoring their wellbeing and Base Amberley, operated by No. 33 Squadron. The KC-30A helping them overcome any life-threatening effects that come can carry a fuel load of more than 100 tonnes, and transfer from being rescued from pressurised waters. part of that load to compatible aircraft, including: “When you consider that a Collins Class submarine has • F/A-18A/B Hornets • F/A-18F Super Hornets • E/A-18G a crew of 48-60, this new capability is very significant and Growlers • E-7A Wedgetails • C-17A Globemaster III• Other represents an important milestone for submarine rescue in KC-30As. Australia,” said Idrus. It is also compatible with refuelling P-8A Poseidon JFD is a world-leading underwater capability provider, surveillance aircraft, F-35A Lightning II, and foreign aircraft serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative such as the F-16C Fighting Falcon and B-1B Lancer diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions Courtesy Defence Connect and services. Courtesy Defence Connect Securing our borders The security of Australia’s maritime borders will be significantly strengthened with another major military investment. The Turnbull Government will invest $1.4 billion and acquire the first of six MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft through a cooperative program with the United States Navy. As part of the initial $1.4 billion investment in the Triton The KC-30A MRTT from 33 SQN can provide refuelling options system, the Government will invest $364 million on new for various RAAF and international aircraft platforms. facilities at RAAF Edinburgh and Tindal, as well the necessary Photo Defence Department ground control systems, support, and training required to implement a project of this nature. RAN beefs up submarine rescue Northrop Grumman as supplier of the Triton will play a lead role in delivering the capability in Australia. This investment capacity follows Northrop’s commitment to a $50 million advanced Electronic Sustainment Centre of Excellence at the new The Royal Australian Navy and the Australian government Western Sydney Airport. have granted an operational licence for a new $19.7 million The first of the Triton aircraft is expected to be introduced submarine rescue system. into service in mid-2023 with all six aircraft planned to be The equipment, which consists of a transfer-under- delivered and in operation by late 2025, based at RAAF pressure chamber and a recompression treatment suite, Edinburgh. is able to withstand and operate effectively in rough seas, meaning that for the first time the whole crew of an Australian submarine can be treated at once using the new hyperbaric equipment. “What it means for submariners is extremely significant as up to 88 people can now receive life-saving medical treatment in the hyperbaric equipment suite and pressurised transfer chamber at any one time," said Toff Idrus, general manager of JFD Australia. The system, which took two years to build, will undergo further naval testing and evaluation in August, culminating in the annual ‘Black Carillon’ naval exercises set to be held in November 2018. JFD provides the Australian James Fisher Submarine Rescue Service use of its 21.5-tonne LR5 free-swimming (L-R) PM Malcolm Turnbull, Defence Minister Marise Payne, submarine rescue vehicle (SRV), which is designed to mate Defence Industry Minister Christopher Pyne, CAF AM Leo Davies with a distressed submarine in the event of an emergency, and announce acquisition of the Triton remotely piloted aircraft. transfer the rescued personnel onto the deck of its host ship. Photo Jay Cronan. The hyperbaric equipment suite is able to withstand and

WINGS 35 An education that will liberate hearts Over 1,550 boys and young men call St Joseph’s and minds Nudgee College their school. For over 250 of St Joseph’s Nudgee College holds a special place within Catholic these students it is also their home as boarders. education both within the state of Queensland, across the nation Nudgee College Boarding is committed to and beyond our shores. The College has a grand reputation that providing our boys and young men with a has been built by successive generations of students, Christian unique educational experience that will shape Brothers, staff, parents, Old Boys and community members over the the rest of their lives. past 126 years. Not only is this rich history celebrated, the current Our recently completed Bathersby Boarding generation of students, staff and families seeks to build upon it. Village is a contemporary and inviting home This is achieved on a daily basis by students who are taught, cared away from home for our boarders, and has for and challenged by teachers who want the best for each student. become the heart and soul of the College. The holistic education, personal development and wellbeing of The high quality of this residential facility each student remains the key focus of the College. At Nudgee complements the high quality of care provided College, a rich diversity of educational opportunities is offered - in by our professional staff. the classroom, in sport, in cultural pursuits and activities - as well as “We knew that Nudgee College Boarding could in faith development and social justice initiatives. provide so many more opportunities. Not just in The College is positioned on a 136 hectare campus with a range of normal everyday education, but in a way that facilities that provide an engaging environment to learn, to grow, would expose Tom to new challenges, that could and to be challenged. help him to grow into a young man who will leave an indelible footprint on his surrounding world.” - As a leading Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition, Nudgee College boarding parent, 2017 Nudgee College strives to develop young men of big hearts and good character.

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38 WINGS Air Force Cadets 70th Anniversary Commemoration- Malayan Emergency Number 6WG AAFC helped mark the 70th Anniversary of the Malayan Emergency on 16 June. The SA/NT Branch of the National Malaya-Borneo Veterans Association of Australia formally honoured the sacrifice of 45 Australians during and immediately following the 12 year conflict. A special Commemoration service was held in West Torrens War Memorial Gardens, Adelaide. The service marked the exact day 70 years ago when three European plantation managers in Perak State on the Malay Peninsula were executed by members of the Malayan The 6WG team who participated, West Torrens War Memorial Gardens, Adelaide. Communist Party. A State of Emergency Other cadets who participated came During the 70th Anniversary service, was declared throughout the Federation from 609 SQN (Warradale Barracks) Leading Cadet Zain Carse of 604 of Malaya, with the conflict lasting until and 613 SQN (RAAF Edinburgh). A SQN participated as a member of the 31 July 1960. Drummer was provided by 606 Flight Catafalque Party, carrying a .303” SMLE 604 SQN has supported SA/NT (6 WG Band), supplementing musical rifle in honour of his grandfather. Branch conduct an annual memorial support of the Australian Army Band, The sacrifice of 45 Australians, service for Malaya and Borneo veterans Adelaide. among the 1,800 Malayan and every August since the first service in Commonwealth troops who lost their 2011. For this special 70th Anniversary, There was a special family connection on the day. About 9 years ago, Dave lives during and immediately after this 604 SQN provided a Catafalque Party, 12 year conflict, was not in vain, serving armed with innocuous .303” SMLE rifles, Carse had come from New Zealand to visit his daughter in Adelaide and was to uphold the sovereignty of Malaya representative of the post-war era. allowing the successful attainment of able to join the SA/NT Branch for the 608 (Town of Gawler) SQN has a independence on 31 August 1957 and ANZAC Day march. Dave had served as long history of supporting local ANZAC eventual creation of Malaysia on 16 a CPL in the NZ Army, and saw active memorial services in the Gawler district. September 1963. service in Malaya in 1958-59 with the For this service, the squadron provided This ceremony provided an an Honour Guard, Honour Guard 2nd Battalion, NZ Regiment, assigned opportunity to reaffirm the common Commander and Catafalque Party to the 28th Commonwealth Infantry values and deep friendship Australians Commander. Brigade. share with our Malaysian counterparts and other allied countries we have served beside, not just in Malaya but during all other wars and peacekeeping operations. The SA/NT Branch is also establishing strong bonds with local AAFC, and the Branch expressed its appreciation for outstanding professional support provided by 6WG. Their guest speaker noted: in the 1950s and early 60s, how many of those who deployed to Malaya had served in a cadet unit before joining up for military service? Not thinking within a few years they would be deploying on active service. In just a few years time, cadets of today could be serving in our Armed Services, likely on their second operational deployment or humanitarian mission. 6WG AAFC honour the fallen during the Commemoration service. CCPL Simon Russell, FLGOFF (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig LCDT Zain Carse, CFSGT Casey Dibben, Catafalque Party Commander.

WINGS 39 Buried in Penang (Western Road) Cemetery, Malaysia: grave 2166 3 Wing Promotion Base SQN RAAF Butterworth Courses A218384 LAC William Patrick Deputy Prime Minister and Federal DUFFY (26 July 1959, accident-ground) Member for Riverina, The Hon Michael Buried in Penang (Western Road) McCormack MP, reviewed the end of Cemetery, Malaysia: grave 2171 course parade on 20 July. Over 190 A312178 AC John George LAWSON AAFC from 37 squadrons throughout (26 July 1959, accident-ground) NSW and ACT attended the detachment Buried in Penang (Western Road) designed to develop future leaders. Cemetery, Malaysia: grave 2169 Cadets 14-18 yrs completed O52768 FLTLT Dennis St George promotion courses held at RAAF Greaves OATES (10 July 1959, illness, Wagga. The courses undertaken were Hong Kong) Cadet WOFF, Cadet SNCO and Cadet A217227 LAC Colin John ROWE Junior NCO. (18 September 1959, motor vehicle The promotion courses teach cadets accident) a wide range of knowledge and skills Buried in Penang (Western Road) including leadership, fieldcraft, drill and OAM, 6WG Public Affairs and Cemetery, Malaysia: grave 2170 Communication Officer said, “While ceremonial, instructional technique, Related Deaths guests and veterans placed wreaths organisation and administration, service These deaths are not listed by the and tributes, it is significant to note knowledge and much more. Cadets also AWM under ‘Malayan Emergency’ the SA/NT Branch is active in not only developed in promotional attributes, time as they occurred after 31 July 1960 - remembering the fallen, but supporting management, planning, preparation and after the date the Government of the surviving veterans and looking to the decision making skills. Federation of Malaya officially declared future”. The promotion course environment the Emergency over. The ceremony honoured the sacrifice allowed cadets to put into practice what O3606 WGCDR Norman Henry of the following RAAF members; they had learnt in the classroom as well NIXON DFC (9 February 1961, motor as develop general skills in teamwork, HQ 78 WG vehicle accident) confidence, initiative and self reliance. A312847 LAC D J HALL (4 March Buried in Kranji War Cemetery, Promotion courses each year are 1959, accident-ground) Singapore: plot 14, row B, grave 1 made possible by the extraordinary Buried in Penang (Western Road) O15609 FLGOFF M V CURTIS (16 efforts of the officers, instructors and Cemetery, Malaysia: Grave 2168 June 1961) senior cadets who give up their time to 1 SQN Buried in Penang (Western Road) help teach the cadets. The continued A31167 WOFF Heathcote Byron Cemetery, Malaysia: grave 2174 support from the Air Force is what BROWN (9 April 1953, accident-ground, 604 SQN AAFC Rest on Arms makes these detachments a success. Singapore) Reversed under flags of Malaysia and For more information about Australian Buried in Kranji War Cemetery, Sarawak: CCPL Levi Schubert and Air Force Cadets, visit www.aafc.org.au Singapore: plot 4, row D, grave 4 CCPL Simon Russell. A51076 LAC M MURPHY (3 December 1956, accident-ground) Buried in Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore: plot 3, row G, grave 5 38 SQN A22152 PLTOFF Gordon John McDONALD, airman pilot (recorded as ‘Pilot III’), attached to 110 SQN, RAF (31 August 1950, accident-flying, South China Sea between Changi and Saigon) Commemorated on the Memorial Wall at Terendak Military Cemetery, Malacca, Malaysia: no known grave A197 WOFF George Robert TAIT (22 April 1951, illness) Buried in Kuala Lumpur (Cheras Road) Civil Cemetery, Malaysia: row 18, grave 1014 2 ACS A32323 CPL John Marcus O’DONNELL (17 March 1957, accident- Deputy PM and Federal Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, reviews 3 WG AAFC ground) during a graduation parade at RAAF Base Wagga. Photo CPL Dan Pinhorn.

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AAFC from 336 SQN, Harrison Mitchell (left) and Courtney Stafford, at the 3 6WG Cadets meet Mr Doug Leak. L-R: LCDT Ana Ribeiro Dos Santos, newly promoted WG Competition. 336 SQN won the drill CCPL Kelly Parkin (613SQN), LCDT Elias Neocleous (609SQN), Leading Cadet competition and scored highest overall Courtney Semmler. marks. Photo CPL Casey Forster. 6 Wing tribute to FLGOFF (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig, competed in a range of challenges 6WG Public Affairs and Communication including service knowledge and aircraft Bomber Command Officer said, “While our Air Force recognition, fieldcraft skills, and drill. Cadets joined with RAAF members to Cadets also had the opportunity to Members of 6WG recently participated honour the fallen, they also had the experience a flight on a C-130J over in a Bomber Command Commemoration opportunity to spend time with one of Sydney Harbour, and held a formal Service at Torrens Parade Ground, South Australia’s living legends. Their parade at RAAF Base Richmond to Adelaide. cadet service helping to bridge the announce the inaugural Ambassadors 462SQN, RAAF (reformed April generations”. for 3 WG AAFC, former fighter pilot and 2005) honoured its association with the FLGOFF Paul A Rosenzweig current Red Bull Air Racer, WGCDR wartime 462SQN of Bomber Command Matt Hall (Retd), and former Cadet and by providing the Catafalque Party and current serving Air Force member, CPL an Honour Guard. AAFC Competition Milly Hodgins. As official custodian of the Adelaide Matt Hall is a former Air Force Air Force Memorials, 6WG also provided Richmond fighter combat instructor, international a Guard of Honour, under the command During 9-10 June, approximately 500 unlimited aerobatic competitor and of LCDT Jade Curwood from 613SQN members of 3 WG AAFC – encompassing the first Australian to be selected to (RAAF Edinburgh). Cadets assisted units from across NSW – converged at compete in the Red Bull Air Race World as door openers for VIP guests and RAAF Base Richmond for their annual Championship. as Wreath Attendants. CCPL Nicholas cadet competition. Each Cadet unit Baylis (613SQN) gave the Reading, and LCDT Courtney Semmler from 608 (Town of Gawler) SQN was Ensign Orderly. Some 10,000 Australian airmen served with Bomber Command. Of these, 3,486 were killed in action – about 20% of Australia’s combat deaths during WWII. WOFF Doug Leak, formerly of Bomber Command, was made a Knight of the French Legion of Honour in 2016 in recognition of his contribution to the liberation of France in 1945. He flew missions during the bomber offensive against Germany as a Wireless Operator / Air Gunner in Lancaster long-range heavy bombers. In the commemoration address, guests heard that aircrew on their first operational tour, the chances Cadets participating in the 3 WG AAFC Competition with CPL Milly Hodgins and Matt of survival were one in two. Hall. Photo CPL Casey Forster.

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42 WINGS Briefing Room Korea Summit - Families’ plea to bring our MIA home too

Craving to know what happened all those years ago to his dashing uncle over North Korea, Bruce Gillan and his family are hopeful they at last might get an answer. Flying Officer Bruce Thomson Gillan — Mr Gillan was named after him — was reported missing in action after his RAAF Meteor was shot down in January 1952 near the port of Haeju, north of what’s now the demilitarised zone between the two Koreas. The family were told the young pilot ejected from his smoking jet fighter, but Gillan’s parents and his only brother, Jim, Mr Gillan’s father, went to their graves not knowing whether he survived to be taken prisoner by the North Koreans and, if so, how long he had lived in captivity. The families of the 42 other Australian servicemen listed Bruce Gillan, in Innisfail, with a photo of his uncle Bruce Gillan as MIA in the Korean War endured the same torment — and who was listed as missing in action in the Korean War. now, finally, there’s the promise of emotional closure in the Brian Cassey. deal between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un to roll the the ghost of his lost brother in their mother’s eyes,” he said. repatriation of the remains of US war dead into their historic “It was as if he was always trying to make up the difference peace plan. or do better to please her because he was gone.” Mr Gillan, 61, is hoping that Australia can piggyback on On the day Gillan went missing in 1952, Mr Gillan’s father the tentative denuclearisation agreement reached by the US had an experience that would stay with him for the rest of his President and the North Korean leader in Singapore to end the life. “Dad was at home with his mother, my grandmother, and uncertainty that has haunted the family for two generations. he thought he heard someone call out, ‘Jim, I need you’,” the The call for closure has been taken up by others in the same Innisfail solicitor recalled. harrowing predicament. “He went around and asked her, “Mum, did you want me?’ Former veterans’ affairs minister Stuart Robert, who has And she said, no. taken up the campaign by the families of the Korean War “Then, two weeks later they got the communique that MIAs for ­answers, said the wheels were already turning for Bruce had gone missing in action at that precise moment. It Australia to join the US and get boots on the ground in the was chilling and it just added to the sense that they needed communist North to find our war dead. to find out what had actually happened to him.” He spoke recently to Foreign Minister Julie Bishop about In addition to being named after his uncle Bruce, who had having the Americans extend the deal to cover Australia’s MIA. been vice-captain of Canberra High School and played rugby “I simply said to her, ‘Jules, we need to be in that discussion’,” for the First XV before joining the RAAF in 1949, Mr Gillan Mr Robert told The Australian. “And she said, ‘Yep, we are obtained his pilot’s licence partly “to understand more about already there … we are on it.’ Julie was ahead of the curve him”, he explained. on this, to her credit.” His uncle’s war record was impressive. He had flown 63 Ms Bishop later revealed she had made “numerous missions before taking off on the fateful January 27, 1952, representations” on the issue, but none had been sortie from Kimpo airfield near Seoul. He and his wingman acknowledged by the North Koreans. “The fact that it was strafed the North Korean air base at Chujin and were following raised by President Trump and it has been agreed by North the railway line towards Haeju when the anti-aircraft fire Korea gives us some hope that Australia will also be able to opened up, hitting his plane. Smoke was seen billowing from make representations to North Korea for the ­return of our the stricken jet as it lost height, with the young pilot radioing war dead,” she said. that he would try to make it back to base. But Veterans’ Affairs Minister Darren Chester sounded a When his wingman drew alongside, the cockpit was empty; cautious note. “I think it gives some hope. It’s a step in the Gillan had evidently ejected. A subsequent aerial search right direction, but it’s no reason for us to think it’s going to of the snowy landscape failed to find any trace of him. Mr be easy from here on in,” he said. Saunders said his father, Private John Saunders, was one of Flying Officer Gillan, 22 at the time he went missing, was 13 soldiers with 3RAR killed or taken prisoner on January 25, one of 18 Australian pilots who disappeared over North Korea 1953, while patrolling on the North Korean side of the DMZ. or over the sea off the hermit kingdom during the bloody 1950- It was his fifth birthday. 53 war that claimed 339 Australian lives. Now 70, Mr Saunders co-ordinates the effort by the All but one of the army’s 22 MIAs, including Ian Saunders’ families to keep the issue alive. He has never given up on father, John, were lost in the DMZ that still separates North finding out what happened to his dad, and recently wrote to Korea from the South. Two MIAs were navy personnel while (now former) CDF, ACM Mark Binskin, to urge that Australia the 43rd missing man, John Rodgers Hall, disappeared from join the US repatriation mission. a troop ship en route to Australia. Mr Saunders believes his father’s remains may be in an Mr Gillan said his uncle’s death cast a long shadow over unmarked grave in the British Commonwealth Section of the family. “I can tell you that at a very young age I could work the UN war cemetery at Pusan in South Korea, and he has out what my father was doing: he was trying to compete with campaigned for those graves and unidentified remains held

WINGS 43 Briefing Room by the US military in Hawaii to be DNA tested in case any of Australia’s first DC-3 is under extensive restoration. The the missing Australians are among them. grand old lady turned 80 recently and is in need of a re- “It’s phenomenal,” Mr Saunders said of the agreement furbish. Aircraft like the DC-3, built in 1937, were probably between Mr Trump and Kim. “I have always stressed the point only designed for a life of 15-20 years, so the challenge of that we must exhaust all avenues in Hawaii and Pusan and, keeping numbers of aircraft to display condition after 50 or when that happened, we’d know that the missing remains more years is just what the QAM volunteers do, every week. must be in North Korea. Now, all the bases can be covered.” And the workshop area is being extended by building an Mr Robert said Australia had had no formal diplomatic annex on workshop 3. All completed by QAM volunteers. contact with North Korea since it closed its embassy in Australia’s largest and best display of vintage aircraft all Canberra a decade ago. But while he was minister, the in one fantastic location next to the Caloundra Airport on the Defence Department had sent to the Chinese, who entered beautiful Sunshine Coast. the Korean War late on the North’s side, details of the With more than 80 historic aircraft and many other Australian MIAs in the hope that leads could be turned up. displays, QAM is the spot to spend several memorable hours DNA data had also been collected. or take advantage of a visit during one of our Engine Run “We did all we could to get ready for this moment,” an Days or the Open Cockpit Weekend. enthusiastic Mr Robert said. “So … we are reaching out very QAM is a 100% volunteer organisation and welcomes strongly to the US … to say, hey, we want to be involved, visitors every day of the year (except Christmas Day). we want to be there with our people, with our lists, to look See our website www.qam.com.au for details for these Australians that we have not had the opportunity to bury properly. “It’s very significant for the families who have been waiting all this time.” Courtesy The Australian Defence Industry Summit - 31 Aug The inaugural Defence Industry Summit will be held in Ipswich, QLD, on 31 August. The one day summit plans to bring together all levels of government and industry to engage on defence industry strategies, projects and opportunities. This is one of the key initiatives under the city’s Defence Industry Strategy supported by the City of Ipswich Defence The Lake Buccaneer Industry Attraction Committee (CIDIAC), an advisory body with representatives from Ipswich City Council, QLD Government, ADF, universities and industry. MAAA AGM The Mosquito Aircraft Association of Australia AGM will be held at the RAAF Museum, Point Cook on 26 Aug 18 in the P170 Meeting Room. Financial members and their guests are invited to attend. RSVPs by 19 Aug. MAAA contact is Bob Stevens - 0448 241 881 or email - [email protected]

Queensland Air Museum Workshop awning extension There has been a lot happening at QAM recently. The Lake Buccaneer has been fully repainted in the workshops. The versatile 4 seat light amphibian aircraft saw commercial service up and down the QLD coast with a number of owners during 1970-80. More than 1000 of the Buccaneers were manufactured by the Lake aircraft company from 1959 through to the 1990s. The Sea Venom is another aircraft under restoration. This is a huge job, but QAM volunteers have shown over the past 45 years, no challenge is too large. Built in the 1950’s and operated by Royal Navy off HMAS Melbourne in the 1960’s this aircraft was acquired by QAM in 1979 for $200! Its been in storage for some years but is now being prepared for display. Just one of the many tasks being tackled at QAM. The Sea Venom

44 WINGS Briefing Room F-111C Anniversary Celebrations at QAM QAM celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the first flight of F-111C A8-129 on 5 August. From the log-book, 'A8-129 had its first flight on 05AUG68; 2.15 hours. Flown to 50,000 feet and mach 2.22 for 12 minutes. Crewed by General Dynamics Test Pilots Neil Anderson and Edward Heit.' A9-129 was officially accepted by the RAAF at General Dynamics HQ Fort Worth, Texas on 4 Sept 68, but it was another 5 years before it would touch down on Australian soil in company with A8-125, 126, 127, 128 and 130. Piloted by (now) QAM member SQNDLR Wally Walters and FLTLT Phil McDonald. 4 fantastic facts about the F-111; • First flown in 1964, the F-111 was a supersonic, medium range tactical aircraft that also filled the role of strategic nuclear bomber, aerial reconnaissance, and electronic- Wal Walters (right) flew A8-129 to Australia and was in the US warfare aircraft, had its development dramatically brought training for transfer prior. Steve Clark (left) flew A8-129 on its last forward following the 1960 U-2 incident in which an flight, 3 Dec10. Taken on handover to QAM 2013. American CIA spy-plane was shot down over Russia. The USA were not aware Russia had developed surface-to-air Invictus Games missiles with a reach of over 60,000 feet, hence the urgent The Australian Invictus Games 2018 wheelchair rugby team need for a supersonic fighter/bomber. visited Perth, Western Australia for the first time for a training • Top Speed; Mach 2.5 (or 2650 kilometres per hour) with camp from 4-8 July. a range of 6,000 kilometres. As part of the training camp the team tackled the WA • Equipped with terrain following radar the F-111 could fly Enforcers (WA wheelchair rugby team) at the Bendat at very high speeds below the reach of enemy radar. Basketball Centre, Floreat, completing for the RSL WA Trophy. • Highly regarded by the RAAF, the Australian fleet was The Invictus Games is an international, adaptive multi- never involved in combat; The F-111 was regarded as the sports competition for current and former military personnel pre-eminent weapon in the Asia-Pacific area and clearly who have been wounded, injured or become ill during their provided Australia with a genuine independent strike military service. capacity if needed. The Duke of Sussex is the patron of the Games which will QAM cut the F-111 birthday cake on 5 August to celebrate be held from 20–27 October 2018. this special event. The combined ADF and RSL team of 72 will join 500 Visitors on the day born on 5 August were granted free competitors from 18 nations who will compete in the games entry. All visitors were offered the opportunity to sit in A8-129, individual and team sports, including archery, athletics, See our website www.qam.com.au for more information indoor rowing, the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge, on A8-129 powerlifting, road cycling, sailing, sitting volleyball, swimming, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby.

Invictus Games team member, AB Marine Technician Braedon F-111C A8-129 on display at QAM Griffiths (centre), contests the ball during a wheelchair rugby exhibition match with RSL WA.

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Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, 2018 History Air Force History In early July 1944, three LF.VIII Spitfires of 54 SQN, RAF, on 20 Jul 43 - 78SQN formed at attachment to the RAAF’s North-Western Area, were sent Camden NSW from the Northern Territory to protect a new forward airfield at Truscott, Western Australia. Early on the morning of this Equipped with Kittyhawks, 78SQN was formed at Camden, day an enemy aircraft was detected over the Timor Sea by NSW, on this day. Operational by October, the unit moved several RAAF radar stations and tracked as it crossed the to Kiriwina Island in November, where the squadron provided coast and turned east toward Drysdale and Truscott airfields. bomber escort and ground attack missions against targets On receiving the alert, the British pilots became airborne around Gasmata. A succession of moves bought the at 0850 hours. Two of the Spitfires closed on the bogey, squadron to Hollandia where the unit fought the RAAF's last establishing that it was a Mitsubishi Ki 46 Type 100 ‘Dinah’ major air combat of the Pacific War when, on 3 June 1944, reconnaissance aircraft. Both fighters poured fire into the 16 Kittyhawks attacked a formation of 12 fighters and three enemy machine, causing the starboard wing to break away. dive-bombers. For the loss of one aircraft, the Kittyhawks The Dinah burst into flames before falling 9000 metres into claimed nine enemy aircraft destroyed and six damaged. the sea eight kilometres north of Drysdale Strip. This was Subsequent moves took the unit to Noemfoor, Morotai and the last air battle over Australia. finally Tarakan where the squadron continued its ground attack operations until the end of the war. After returning to Australia in December 1945, 78 SQN operated Mustangs for a short 20 Jul 44 – 1MWS renamed 1ACS period until its disbandment in April 1948. On 6 April 1942 No 1 Mobile Works Squadron (1MWS) was formed at Ascot Vale, Victoria. After re-locating to Flemington Racecourse to collect equipment, the unit moved on 19 June by convoy to Pine Creek, NT. The squadron completed the move by the first week in July and began construction work at Coomalie Creek, Fenton and Hughes airfields. Moving again to Coomalie Creek in late August 1942, the unit commenced work on airstrips at Fenton, Berrimah, Strauss, Hughes, Livingstone, Millingimbi and Batchelor. In late July 1943, members of 1MWS were posted to form the basis for No 14 MWS. During August, the remaining personnel were posted south on leave, and the squadron was reformed at Wooloomanata during early October. The unit moved to Ascot Vale in preparation for a return to North-Western Area and continued work on the Fenton and Long airstrips. During February 1944, the squadron headquarters and the majority of the unit moved to Darwin -with a detachment being sent to the Anjo Peninsula - where it was re-named No 1 Airfield Construction Squadron on this day. The squadron then moved 78SQN Kittyhawks, Noemfoor, late 1944 south to Randwick, Sydney, where it assisted with works at Mascot and Marangaroo before deploying to Morotai, arriving 20 Jul 44- Last air battle fought on 11 February 1945. The unit remained there until the end of May 1945 before deploying again to Tarakan where it was over Australia disbanded on 30 November 1945. 20 Jul 64 – RTFV formed at Butterworth Following a 1964 request from the South Vietnamese Government, the Australian Government agreed to deploy an Australian transport unit to South Vietnam. OC RAAF Butterworth was directed to form RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam (RTFV) on this day with the unit to move to Vung Tau, Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam, by the end of the month. The roles of the unit’s six De Havilland Canada Caribou aircraft were troop transport, supply transport, supply dropping, para dropping, communications and medical evacuation with an initial rate of effort for each aircraft of 50 hours per month. Three aircraft - A4-171, A4-179 and A4-185 - arrived Wreckage of Dinah near Truscott. Mitsubishi Ki-46 Dinah at Butterworth and handed over to the RTFV where training reconnaissance aircraft.

48 WINGS History was conducted prior to the aircraft deploying to Vietnam on 8 August 1964. The remaining three aircraft from the fourth 16 Jul 51- 24SQN took delivery of delivery flight from Canada (A4-173, A4-191 and A4-193) first aircraft flew to Vietnam. RTFV was renamed No 35 Squadron on 1 June 1966. Following the re-formation of No 24 Squadron as a Citizen Air Force unit on 30 April 1951, the first four Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) P-51D Mustang aircraft arrived at RAAF Mallala from Tocumwal, NSW, on this day. Two CAC Wirraways arrived from Point Cook on 27 July and two De Havilland Tiger Moths from RAAF Richmond on 1 August, to be used for ab initio training. Two additional Mustangs arrived on 16 October 1951. CAC Winjeels eventually replaced the Tiger Moths on 28 January 1959. Reorganisation of the Citizen Air Force in 1960 changed the role of all CAF Squadrons from flying training to ground training. By November 1959, the Mustangs had been retired leaving only four Winjeels at the squadron. The four Winjeels departed No 24 Squadron on 8 February 1960; on 1 March 1960, No 24 Squadron became No 24 (City of Adelaide) (Auxiliary) Squadron, and moved from RAAF Mallala to a temporary home at RAAF North Adelaide, before moving to RAAF Base Edinburgh in May 1960. During the Squadron's Caribous on the tarmac, Vung Tau, 1967 time at Mallala, 191 weekend camps for Citizen Air Force 16 Jul 42 – RAAF took delivery of personnel had been conducted. CA-12 Boomerang

On this day, six months after the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Pty Ltd (CAC) was given approval to locally develop a front-line fighter aircraft, the RAAF took delivery of the first CA-12 Boomerang. The design was based on the Wirraway advanced trainer adapted to take the 1200 hp Pratt & Whitney twin row Wasp engine, and purposely utilised Wirraway parts as far as possible. An order for 100 aircraft was approved even before the first example had been built. Soon after the prototype flew on 29 May, it was realised that the Boomerang was probably outclassed by the Japanese Zero, yet in some areas of its performance it was equal or superior to other Allied fighter types, such as the Kittyhawk or Airacobra. In the event, the Boomerang was not employed in the fighter role originally envisaged 24SQN Mustangs, Mallala, c 1954 for it but performed well as a ground support aircraft. The last production Boomerang - A46-249 - was delivered on 1 16 Jul 99-Death of wartime artist February 1945 and the Boomerang saw service with Nos 4, 5, 83, 84 and 85 Squadrons. Harold Freedman

Mural, Australian Military Aviation, Harold Freedman. AWM Image. Harold Emanual Freedman enlisted in the RAAF on 7 July 1941 as an armourer and, after initial training, served at 1 FTS attaining the rank of CPL before discharging on 25 March CA-12 Boomerang 1943. Following commissioning as an honorary FLGOFF in

WINGS 49 History the Administration and Special Duties Branch, Freedman was attached to the RAAF Historical War Records Section. In this 14 Jul 44 - 464 SQN in reprisal capacity, between 1944-45, he worked in Australia, Borneo raid on German SS barracks and Noemfoor until his discharge on 3 July 1947. Post-war, Freedman taught returned service personnel at the Melbourne On the evening of this day, 462 SQN Halifax W7558 departed Technical College (now RMIT) as part of a rehabilitation Hose Ruai to bomb Messina Railway Station, Sicily. Four program, teaching drawing, illustrating and print-making. In squadron aircraft participated; W7758 - flown by six all-RAF 1968 the AWM commissioned Freedman to produce a large crew including the CO, WGCDR Peter Warner - was believed mural depicting the history of Australian military aviation; shot down into the sea by a night fighter. Two survivors, the meticulously researched work - 4.5 metres high and 60 SGT Loomes (flight engineer) and SGT Ainley (bomb metres wide - took five years to complete. Freedman died aimer) reported that at about 2310-2320 hours, a number in Melbourne on this day aged 84. of detonations were heard and felt in the port wing, thought due to cannon fire from an unseen fighter. The port wing and both port engines were enveloped in flames; the order to bail 16 Jul 09 - Temora Aviation out was given. Loomes was rescued by HMS Nubian after Museum Sabre successfully test about 12 hours in the water; SGT Ainley was recovered by HM Gunboat 662 after about one hour in the water. The names flown of WGCDR Warner, FLGOFF Elphick (observer), SGT Copley Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Mk 32 CA-27/Sabre A94- (wireless air gunner) and FLGOFF Parsons (rear gunner) are 983 was operated by the RAAF’s Nos 3 (from October 1958) commemorated on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt as having and 76 (from February 1961 – July 1963) Squadrons and 2 no known grave. OCU (from November 1966), then 5 OTU before completing Following the Normandy ‘D Day’ landings on 6 June 1944, RAAF service with 2 OCU in August 1971. In November 59 British SAS troops were dropped into occupied France 1971, A94-983 was transferred to 11 SQN Royal Malaysian with orders to cut railway lines, delay German reinforcements Air Force, flying as FM1983 until 1976. Butterworth-based and cooperate with the French Maquis resistance (Operation 75 SQN conducted an 'E' servicing over a 12-month period BULBASKET). Betrayed, a camp of 30 SAS members and flew again in RAAF hands in July 1978. Shipped back to were captured by a reserve battalion of the 17th SS Australia for restoration by Richmond-based 2 AD, A94-983 Panzergrenadier Division, based in Bonneuil-Matours, France was first displayed in public in March 1981. In November and - in accordance with Hitler’s ‘Commando Order’ - they, 1984 the aircraft carried out a forced landing and over-run at together with a captured American P-51 Mustang pilot, were Bendigo. The aircraft continued to be displayed by the RAAF executed. Museum, and operated under the auspices of the Caribou On this day, four Mosquitos of 464 SQN participated and Historic Aircraft Section located at Richmond, until in a reprisal raid on the headquarters of the 17th SS 1992, and was relocated to Point Cook upon disbandment Panzergrenadier Division at Bonneuil-Matours. One of in 1997. In January 2006, A94-983 was transported by road three Commonwealth squadrons of the RAF’s 140 WG (the to the Temora Aviation Museum where a comprehensive others being 21 SQN RAF and 487 SQN RNZAF), the 464 return to service program commenced. Its two Rolls Royce SQN crews were part of 14 crews selected for the raid which Avon engines were delivered to Temora onboard a C-130J comprised four Mosquitoes dropping high explosive (HE) Hercules. The restoration of the Sabre commenced in May bombs following which six aircraft would drop incendiary 2006 and culminated with the successful post maintenance ordnance. The remaining four Mosquitoes then dropped more check flights, the first one taking place on this day; reportedly, HE bombs before all aircraft would return to strafe the target this was the first flight of a Sabre aircraft anywhere in the world before returning to the UK. Escorted by 12 Mustang aircraft, for 16 years. The aircraft is displayed regularly at Temora the Mosquitos left RAF Thorney Island about 2100 hours and, Showcase Days and selected ADF Air Shows.

Sabre A94-983, now at Temora Aviation Museum. 464 SQN MkVI Mosquito

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464 SQN Crest crossing at low-level, reached the target at 2100 hours local time. The attack went as planned and all seven barrack blocks Brsitol Beauforts in formation were destroyed; local estimates of the number of German troops killed varied from 80 to about 200. All aircraft safely returned to Thorney Island in the early hours of 15 July. Have you got a story? 14 Jul 45 – Final 13 SQN elements arrived on Labuan from Australia Contributions by way of articles and photographs are invited from readers of Wings in the interest of In April 1943, 13 SQN moved to Canberra to re-equip with promoting the Air Force Association. Bristol Beauforts and Lockheed Venturas, becoming the Contributions should be sent to: PO Box 1269, Bondi only RAAF squadron to operate Venturas in Australia and Junction NSW 1355 or email [email protected] the South West Pacific. On 8 June 1944, the squadron’s The RAAFA reserve the right to edit all articles submitted Venturas departed for Cooktown, Queensland. for content, length or format. An advance party of eight aircraft departed Cooktown for Gove in the Northern Territory on 16 August 1944 from where the squadron conducted anti-submarine patrols and strikes into the Netherlands East Indies and Timor. On 12 June 1945, the S.S William H Seward sailed from Darwin with an advance party from 13 SQN to a destination “believed to be Morotai”. The ship duly arrived in Morotai on 26 June only to be quarantined because of a case of meningitis on board and it was not until 2 July that quarantined personnel were able to disembark. The majority of personnel who were not quarantined had proceeded to Labuan by 28 June leaving only a “skeleton staff” on board ship in Morotai. On 9 July, the remaining personnel sailed for Labuan on the liberty ship S.S. John H. Rossiter which arrived on this day. The first six Venturas arrived in Labuan from Gove on 14 August commencing operations two days later.

RAAF Museum Ventura SF-F

WINGS 51 Growing lifestyle at The Orchard When the Hudson family relocated from Sydney to Townsville they knew they wanted a lifestyle that was completely different from the hustle and bustle of the big smoke. With a recent addition to the family, 12 month old Isabella, Andrew and Kerri-Ann Hudson, who are both in the Australian Defence Force, were excited about being transferred to Townsville. Kerri-Ann said the couple spent months researching Townsville’s property market, in particular, new developments where they could build their dream home. “We wanted to make a big change from the lifestyle in Sydney and find a place where we didn’t have to compromise on anything,” Kerri-Ann said. “Andrew does some personal training two sets of traffic lights in between. else we need and our house is on a so he wanted space for a home gym, I “The Orchard’s sales manager, Paul 1,100sqm block so we have lots of wanted a large new home with a pool Fotinos, was very helpful and down- space to grow as a family.” and we both wanted plenty of yard for to-earth, he made everything so easy The Hudson’s home includes four Isabella to play as she grows up. for us. bedrooms, two bathrooms, media room, “But probably the major thing we “The developer, Elements North a pool and 6x6 metre shed that has been were looking for was a place that wasn’t Queensland, is a family owned and converted into a home gym. too far away from our work as we were operated business so they understand The Orchard is Townsville’s newest sick of the Sydney commute and wanted how family living works. The Orchard large-lot community by leading to spend more time together as a family. has wide streets and plenty of open developer Elements North Queensland “As soon as we visited The Orchard, spaces so kids can safely ride bikes and who have 30 years experience creating we knew it was perfect for us. It ticks all play outside. communities in Townsville. the boxes and with the new Ring Road, “We love living at The Orchard, it is For more information call 07) 4731 we are at work in 10 minutes with just close to schools, shops and everything 1425 or visit theorchardnq.com.au

THE ORCHARD Nestled amongst natural bush land in one of Townsville’s fastest growing locations, The Orchard will grow to be home to around 400 local families. Designed and created with families at its heart, the large home sites range in size from 1,000 to 6,800 square metres. The Orchard is unlike other large lot communities in that all home sites are fully serviced including kerb and channeling, town water and sewage connection, underground power and it is also NBN ready. The Orchard’s proximity to Townsville’s newly completed Ring Road means there are just one or two sets of traffic lights to the major employment nodes of Lavarack Barracks, Townsville Hospital and James Cook University. With around 20,000 locals working in this precinct, The Orchard is receiving a lot of interest from families seeking more space to grow. The Orchard has a number of great schools just minutes away and plenty of shops and parks nearby with buyers drawn to its balance of convenience, lifestyle and space. • NBN ready, fully serviced home sites from 1,000 to 6,800 square metres • Registered lots from $179,000

52 WINGS Lavarack Barracks to home is just 10 minutes on the Ring Road with two sets of lights. We now have more time than ever to enjoy family and our new home on a large block. Living at The Orchard is living the way life was meant to be! The Hudson Family Proud Members of the Australian Defence Force

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Lots from 1,000 to 6,800 sqm. Register your interest: 28 Darling Road, Jensen theorchardnq.com.au Townsville QLD, Australia or call 07 4731 1425 TRANSITION SIMPLIFIED A Defence career offers many profile | Social Media presence determined by the ratio of applications strengths, skills and achievements Your written application should sent to interviews gained. If you’re that are relevant and transferable include more than what’s on your sending out many applications, but not to a civilian workplace. After your Duty Statement and the list of things getting at least 50% success rate of initial training, you will have accrued you have been responsible for. If this being invited to an interview, then your skills such as adaptability, attention to describes your written application – stop written application needs adjusting. detail, cooperation, cultural sensitivity, and get help now! It should include Similarly; the effectiveness of promoting professional ethics, reliability, situational your demilitarised transferable skills yourself at a job interview is assessed awareness, stress management and (targeted toward the industry/job you by the number of job offers you get in teamwork (to name a few). wish to attract) and your workplace relation to the number of interviews you After managing a team, you will achievements. Achievements tell an attend. If either of these ratios aren’t have also accumulated skills such as employer about you from a cultural what you’d like, ask for help. Right at coaching, facilitating group discussions, perspective - for example, your work this moment, in Australia there are a managing a team to meet deadlines, ethic, initiative, team work, management number of funding sources available if mentoring, personnel management, performance, customer service and the lack of finances is preventing you team building and supervisory/ desire to improve your professional from seeking assistance. management skills, etc. skillsets. Defence invest significant time and However, while you’re still serving it The most effective written application money in training you to think and is typical to think that your military role is one that quickly highlights to the perform your military role to achieve the equates only to further military work. employer how your skills match the military mandate. We all know that this I know I certainly did after a 20 year skills required for their job. This is the ‘regimented way’ of operating is different Army career. So don’t beat yourself area where most job search frustration to most non-Defence workplaces. up if you’re thinking like that. With a occurs. So, spend time getting this However, little is offered to help you broader understanding and a little area right and you’ll have much greater know how it is different, how to adjust help, you will be able to see beyond success. The same principle also when engaging with civilian employers ‘pigeon-holing’ yourself into only similar applies to the best way of promoting and also with new team mates when roles you had in your military career. yourself at the job interview. Talk entering a non-Defence workplace. So we encourage you to take the time specifically to the points the employer When engaging with employers, you to explore career options and seek is looking to use to grade applicants should know that typically the following guidance on aligning your transferable and you’ll be doing the best you can to traits are much stronger in Defence - skills to other industries and jobs. When secure that job. focus on safety, teamwork, work rate you do this, it opens up many more We recommend that at everything and work ethic, professionalism and opportunities and greatly increases step of finding new employment, remove attitude to task completion. your ability to see beyond the uniform or replace military terms with every- The greatest transition challenge is in more clearly. day language. This will be challenging relating the commercial value you bring Consider a new career direction well if you’ve never thought of doing this to civilian employers. You know you before you leave Defence. Remember before. But you can if you avoid can work hard, but just saying that isn’t that what you decide to do is not final language like “I have commanded teams enough. Most ex-Defence members or absolute. In today’s job market, of various sizes on many deployments are already very well equipped to get a the average time spent with any one in different situations”, or “I managed civilian job in either Operations, Security, employer is now approximately five a team to achieve the Commander’s Work Health & Safety or Teaching. years and the younger generations are intent at sea and at shore”. While If you think you have little to offer a changing jobs every two years. This these examples aren’t using military- commercial organisation, think again. means long-term careers are becoming specific terms, they make statements There are any number of people less likely. Statistics show that young that only you know the context of. If and organisations wanting to offer help. job seekers who leave school today you wish to use statements like these, But who is best placed to help you with will change careers (not just jobs) nine then add examples of what you refer your transition and find a job on a good times before they retire. Therefore, to. For example; “on my last overseas salary? Our experience is that only whatever decision you make today, deployment to Iraq, I managed a team someone who personally understands won’t necessarily lock you in until of 10 staff for nine months to provide how challenging it is to relate military retirement. close protection and surveillance at experiences to civilians and who has Your written application is typically airports, compounds and small villages.” also worked in commercial workplaces the “first impression” employers see of Or “I managed a team of four highly can understand you, your current you. First impressions have a massive skilled technicians over six months to situation and help you through the next impact on your success or failure during operate the ship’s combat radar systems few months of your transition. this process. A written application whilst under pressure on high-intensity Its your choice to either find your includes: operations”. feet through trial and error (which will CV/Resume | Cover Letter | Selection Bottom line - The effectiveness take time), or seek assistance from Criteria/Suitability Statement | Linked-In of any written application is only those who have gone before you. How

54 WINGS much time do you have to learn through 6. Using a Resume that has whilst being in the military. The only trial and error on how to compete grammatical and spelling errors (this real barrier preventing this happening with other job seekers for commercial is a major problem). Far too many job is in the military to civilian translation of opportunities? seekers send applications out before skill sets and languages. For example; Seeking transition assistance can having them proof read. when commercial businesses talk about be challenging, given there are so 7. Thinking a civilian employer will using programs like Six Sigma and many organisations out there offering understand the context of your military 5S, Defence personnel use instilled help. But think of it as learning a new terms in a written application and at a job discipline to follow processes and language, because talking in military interview. In all forms of communication maintain safety within the workplace to terms to a civilian employer won’t work with civilian employers, speak plain achieve similar outcomes. in such a competitive environment. language only. Many civilian companies simply Would you prefer to learn Chinese from 8. Not knowing how to use don’t understand what military trained the Aussie bloke down the road who your existing network to open job personnel can do or offer the commercial has only ever taught from a book, or opportunities. Your existing network is workplace, and exiting military personnel would you prefer to learn from someone the best source of securing your first job don’t know what commercial value they who grew up in China and now lives in outside Defence. have to offer. This is just one of the Australia? In both circumstances, you 9. Thinking that everyone in your reasons leaving Defence personnel will be taught Chinese, but you will be new organisation will love you because must be retrained in their thinking. able to speak the new language much you served in the Australian military. Through organisations like 3 Elements better from someone who knows both Know that not everyone will love you and Coffee, Trans-Civ and EDIT, we aim to languages and can help with the Aussie respect what you have done in Defence. change the current employer perception dialogue. Choose wisely who you seek 10. Working really hard to prove of someone with a military background, help from. yourself in your new civilian workplace through empowering each exiting For help in your smooth “Transition (it may show up your work colleagues). member to fully understand their value to Civilian”, contact Trans-Civ www. Be careful of the unintended collateral proposition and to be able to promote transciv.com.au. damage of working too hard in your new this effectively to commercial employers. job. The EDIT Program is a fully 10 TRANSITION recognised transitioning and workplace THE LOVE OF COFFEE integration course designed to be TRAPS undertaken prior to stepping out into the The Love of Coffee is supporting our commercial workplace. It goes without The following transition traps are what veterans and their families through saying that being part of the wider the team at Trans-Civ have observed the entire transition from the Defence Defence community, spouses are also over their 14 years in helping ADF environment into the commercial supported through the EDIT Program. members in their transition to civilian workforce and integrating back into our The EDIT Career Transition and life: communities. Integration Program is a three-day 1. Not thinking about your 3 Elements Coffee (a veteran course with two additional practice transition until you’re almost out owned Australian coffee company) has interviews to ensure each participant not of Defence. Your loyalty won’t be developed several blends of high-end only understands their commercial value, reciprocated. premium coffee: but it also assists with the all-important 2. Thinking that your next career • Allied (full bodied with a hint of workplace integration. It is facilitated move must be the job you have until chocolate) by ex-Defence members who have retirement. The average time in any • Terra Firma (Army – Strong, robust also experienced their own Defence job now is only five years. blend) transition and have also successfully 3. Thinking that because you can • Hydro (RAN - Full bodied blend) integrated into a commercial workplace. talk well with people in general, you’ll • Airbourne (RAAF - Light blend, but 3Elements coffee also supports other be fine at job interviews. Talking about full of flavour) Defence charities through hiring out of yourself in a promoting manner is more A percentage of each bag of coffee coffee carts and has pledged to support difficult than you think. sold is donated into the EDIT (Ex- the EDIT transitioning 4. Compiling a Résumé from your Defence Integration Team) program course. You can own perspective and thinking it will be to provide formal transition training to also help your mates competitive in this job market. There our veterans and their families, in order through purchasing 3 are over 100 applications on average that they may have a better chance of Elements Coffee directly per job vacancy – above average gaining employment after leaving the from the website applications are no longer competitive. military. www.3elements. Only the best applications get through. Terry McNally Director of 3Elements coffee. 5. Thinking that testing the waters coffee says ex ADF personnel aren’t 3 Elements with an average Résumé will be OK. looking for charity after leaving the Coffee supports You’re asking an employer to judge military, they are looking for meaningful the not-for profit you on an average Résumé. You can’t employment. They want to contribute EDIT Program decide to send them a better version to the commercial workforce by adding (www.edit.org. of you later, as they will already have value from skills they have developed formed an opinion about your suitability. au).

WINGS 55 Veterans Information ADVOCACY, ENTITLEMENTS AND SUPPORT (AES) SPOT1

Introduction Department of Finance (DoF) Annual the ‘Attorney-General’s Department Report 2016-17 which discovered the tried to poach responsibility for the In my last three articles, I have been statement that its ‘Reviews in FY2015- RRT’. Observation: The Senate Inquiry discussing some of the influences 16 delivered savings of about $2.7 recommends that ‘a Bureau of Veterans impacting on the delivery of advocacy billion.’ https://www.finance.gov.au/ Advocates be established, comprising services to veterans and their families/ publications/annual-reports/16-17/ legally trained public servants who dependents. You will remember that As the Air Force Association is one of assist veterans claim and fund Legal three of the 24 recommendations in the the foundation members of the Alliance Aid to assist veterans’ appeals.’ We Senate Inquiry into Suicide by Veterans of Defence Service Organisations noted that Legal Aid is co-funded by focused on aspects of the delivery (ADSO), our input is being submitted the Attorney-General’s Department and of advocacy services. In this article I through ADSO. In that way our inputs some States. continue exploration of the inquiries. become part of a submission that • In 1981 the Fraser Government The views I express are my own and not represented the views of 18 ESOs. reaffirmed it would maintain Repatriation necessarily those of National Council. The power of the ADSO submission General Hospitals (RGH) and appointed Australian National Audit has been reinforced by the support a geriatric consultant; but on estimating extended by the RSL and Legacy’s that, by 2000, the number of frail and Office National bodies. aged veterans would treble, in 1984 a The ANAO Report No 52 2017-18, ADSO has expressed profound review of RGH found that integration Efficiency of Veterans Service Delivery concern that the DoF position appears of the State and RGH systems was by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to be evidence of economic rationalism. inevitable. In 1988 the Government has been released and can be read in This conclusion was reinforced by announced the transfer would occur in full through the following URL: further research which discovered 1995, which was then brought back to https://www.anao.gov.au/work/ the DoF’s Contestability Programme 1992. The consternation expressed by performance-audit/efficiency-veterans- Guidelines, which state that: the veteran community led to the (then) service-delivery-department-veterans- ‘The Government committed in Government assuring in writing that affairs the 2014-15 Budget to applying a the transfer ‘will not proceed if [there is] In brief the ANAO found that: Commonwealth-wide Contestability reasonable cause for dissatisfaction’. • The majority of DVA Rehabilitation Programme to systematically review • By 1982 the veterans’ legislative and Compensation services are being government functions, in whole or in system included over 80 separate delivered within the Department’s time- part, with a view to entities improving the pieces of legislation prompting based performance targets. effective achievement of government recommendations for consolidation • Weaknesses in DVA’s business outcomes.’ of ‘unnecessarily complex and systems and processes do not https://www.finance.gov.au/ cumbersome [provisions] that adequately support the efficient delivery sites/default/files/Contestability_ militate[ed] against public understanding, of services. DVA should improve Programme_Guidelines_March_2015. consistent interpretation and effective workflow management and its highly pdf administration’. segmented approach to processing Given DoF’s enthusiastic acclaim of • As the result of the Fraser claims. the savings it made in the Programme’s Government’s 1983 review of veteran’s • Claims that had a high time-taken- first year of operation, in the context legislation, when the Hawke government to-process stemmed from excessive of successive governments’ budget was elected, the Minister (Gietzelt) delays through medical review and in constraints and drive to create mega- ‘played up’ the ex-service community’s actioning a claim despite the information Departments, it is easy to be a little hostility to the 1984 mini-Budget as being available. concerned about where this may lead. ‘unknown to the ex-service community’ Research of the ANAO Report Indeed, that concern has led to ADSO the Minister ‘was fighting off attempts during drafting of the submission to the to make a robust submission to the by DoF to convince Cabinet that all Productivity Commission discovered the Productivity Commission. veteran’s applications, appeals and following ‘factor supporting conduct of claims should be determined on the civil the audit’. Productivity Commission standard of proof’. ‘A Functional and Efficiency Review Submission • In 1985 DVA was unable to prevent (May 2016) of DVA recommended that attempts that had been included in the During our research of this submission service delivery functions either be mini-Budget ‘to limit consultation with we discovered a remarkably well outsourced or transferred to other the ex-service community and to avoid a researched book by C. Lloyd and J. agencies. The review stated that the potentially hostile Senate’. The ‘thrust of Rees, published in 1994, The Last reform would lead to ‘administrative the mini-Budget came from senior public Shilling: A History of Repatriation in efficiencies’ servants in DPM&C and Finance’. The Australia. From Chapter 19, ‘Change This led to research of the ‘clamorous indignation of the ex-service and Innovation,’ we have excerpted the community [caused Government] to 1 following. Article was prepared by R.N. (Dick) Kelloway, back off. Not only did[the Government] • In 1979, when the Government National VP, accredited Level 3 Compensation reinstate many diminished entitlements and Level 2 Wellbeing Advocate. created the Repatriation Review Tribunal,

56 WINGS Veterans Information but it was forced into further concessions Compensation Bill confirms a transition Members of ADSO. It is due to be in ensuing parliamentary battles’. from overt legislation of a ‘beneficial submitted on 8 August. You should be • The (then) Secretary successfully intent’ to, at best, implied acceptance able to access within a couple of days fended off an attempt by Cabinet of an obligation. If the Government fails of submission. The relevant URL is: during consideration of the Veterans’ to preserve in veterans’ legislation that https://www.dva.gov.au/consultation- Entitlements Bill 1985 (VEB) to vest in 100-year old commitment the Nation’s and-grants/reviews/veterans-advocacy- the Minister the ‘power and direction of defence would be placed in jeopardy. and-support-services-scoping-study/ all administrative activities and functions • expressed the further concern that submissions of the Repatriation Commission… Government may see the downturn [except for] determine[ing] pension from intense ADF operations as an Conclusion applications and rates’. opportunity to resile from the Hughes Current research suggests that the • On 25 July 1985 Gietzelt wrote to Government’s commitment to veterans, veteran community could see itself Hawke expressing reluctance to cover widows and orphans after WWI. In this without a dedicated Department to new members of the peacetime ADF respect, it noted that the Commission’s administer veterans’ legislated under the VEB as it would ‘unnecessarily Issue Paper’s invidiously compared entitlements. Were the Central prolong the life of DVA’ beyond the veterans’ entitlements and the social Departments to progress now the mid-1990s. Gietzelt proposed that services available to the civilian outcomes discussed in The Last Shilling, Defence should compensate its service community. Any such thinking is totally it will take concerted effort to reverse the personnel. In the event, the Government unacceptable to the veteran community. trend. We are fortunate, therefore, to ‘had to accept’ continuing entitlement Inevitably, any reduction in entitlements be a founding Member of ADSO - the but added the proviso that ‘it would would provoke a vigorous response. ‘third leg of the ESO platform’. For cease when a new compensation • concluded that the Inquiry is an that platform to be firm, ADSO, RSL scheme’ was implemented. opportunity to reinforce the Nation’s and Legacy must work together. This • ‘Compared with the lacerations century-old social contract and to will involve more than joint effort at inflicted on the welfare system by the amend veterans’ legislation to include the national level. To be effective, the proponents of small government, the a Military Covenant. Canada and Members of every Branch, Sub-Branch ‘New Right’. Public choice theorists, and New Zealand have already done so. and Club will have to unite behind their libertarians during the 1980s, repatriation Failure to do likewise will perpetuate ESO’s leadership. escaped virtually unscathed’. Australian legislation’s third rank in Reflecting its new strategic direction, In the context of ‘The Last Shilling’, world’s best practice. Failure to do so Air Force Association is taking a the Government’s Contestability undermines the sacrifices of life, health highly proactive stance in advocacy to Programme and DoF’s recommendation and wellbeing that the Government and Government, Departments and Inquiries/ after its Functionality and Efficiency Nation have expected, and continue Reviews. Our objective is to protect Review of DVA, the grounds appear to to expect, of ADF personnel and their RAAF serving personnel and ex-RAAF exist for the veteran community to be families in both peace and conflict. The veterans and their family’s entitlements. concerned about the longevity of DVA. ramifications of economic rationalism for We are especially concerned about the ADSO took the following approach national security and societal values are rights and entitlements of current service in its Submission to the Productivity decidedly perilous. personnel and future veterans. We will Commission. The URL is: Through ADSO we recommended, be applying all effort to ensuring that http://www.pc.gov.au/data/assets/ amongst other things, that: current legislation is not amended to pdffile/0005/229433/sub085-veterans. • the national defence and social erode entitlements. Were any proposal consequences of an economic rationalist pdf emerge in future for new veterans’ approach to veterans’ support are Through ADSO we: legislation to be drafted, we will apply unacceptable; • expressed concern that the DoF all effort to ensure that the ‘beneficial • a Military Covenant be legislated in approach would justify further Budget intent’ of VEA is reinstated. VEA 1986, DRCA 1988 and MRCA 2004 constraint putting downward pressure to bring Australian veterans’ legislation Richard Kelloway on DVA’s appropriation. DVA would up to world’s best practice; and be progressively reduced to a rump, in • ‘warlike’ service be redefined so time justifying its abolition. This would that the Beyond Reasonable Doubt be absolutely unacceptable to the standard of proof applies to all service veteran community. If this occurs, the including peacetime service where: veteran community response would be o the risk of injury, disease or trenchant. death is high; and • noted that the Nation’s duty of care, o ‘clusters’ of conditions occur first legislated in theAustralian Soldier’s amongst veterans with toxic or other Repatriation Act 1920 and unaltered exposures. in the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA), has already been weakened in Independent Scoping Study DRCA and MRCA. Comparison of the Explanatory Memorandums and Second As the Spring 2018 edition of Wings Readings of Veterans Entitlements goes to the press, the ADSO scoping Bill and the Military Rehabilitation and study is being finalised across the 18

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58 WINGS Veterans Information The Hon Darren Chester MP Two significant initiatives encouraging Australian Remembrance Trail. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Australians to visit the Australian Remembrance Trail along the Western Community Grants for Minister for Defence Personnel Front, and learn more about Australia’s projects honouring veterans Minister Assisting the Prime First World War history, have been Minister for the Centenary of launched in France. Local communities are set to receive ANZAC Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren almost $200,000 in Saluting Their Chester unveiled the Australian Service grants which deliver projects RSL continues supporting Remembrance Trail – A Traveller’s commemorating Australia’s wartime veteran community Guide, which is a practical guide to the history and reflect our gratitude to all Western Front battlefields. those who have served our country. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren “The guide is a key resource for Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Chester has reiterated the importance travellers, not only from Australia but Darren Chester described the 85 of the RSL to the veteran community other countries, so they can make the community projects as thoughtful following the announcement that Robert most of their visit along the trail,” Mr and moving, ranging from memorial Dick has stood down as National Chester said. gardens, exhibitions and sculptures, President of the RSL. “More than 295,000 Australians to repairs to cenotaphs, reunions and Mr Dick has been an active member served on the Western Front and deaths services. of the RSL since 1991 and has served as here accounted for around 75 per cent “I congratulate these communities, National President and RSL Tasmania of all Australians in the First World War. this funding will deliver meaningful President during this time. In terms of our history, this is one of the projects which commemorate Australia’s “I thank Mr Dick for his 21 years of most significant regions in the world role in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping service in the RAAF and his significant and an important one for Australians to operations and recognise the sacrifice contribution to the RSL and veteran experience first-hand.” of Australians who have served and community and wish him well in his The second initiative is the addition continue to serve our nation,” Mr future endeavours,” Mr Chester said. of Naours Caves to the Australian Chester said. “I look forward to continuing to work Remembrance Trail. This small, yet “In my own electorate of Gippsland, with the RSL and Mr Dick’s successor in significant site, is also featured in the Saluting Their Service grants have the future to ensure that our ex-service new traveller’s guide. The caves are a supported a range of projects over the men and women receive the services three-kilometre long complex of tunnels years including a Boer War honour and support they need.” which were visited by soldiers. board at the Morwell Historical Society DVA and the RSL have a long history “During the First World War the caves to recognise service personnel from the of working together to provide support to became a tourist attraction for soldiers in local area. It’s a permanent tribute to those who have served and their families. the area, and the tunnels features more those who served more than 100 years “The RSL has played a vital role in than 2,000 individual inscriptions made ago and it includes each personnel’s supporting the veteran community since by Allied soldiers,” Mr Chester said. rank, their service number and their it was established over 100 years ago “In addition to the initial Australian unit.” by offering care, financial assistance, Government contribution to protect advocacy and commemorative the ‘graffiti’ in the caves, I have asked The Community Commemorative services,” Mr Chester said. the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to Grants category of the Saluting Their “The Government is committed to work closely with the local authorities Service program provides up to $4,000 putting veterans and their families first, in Naours to scope out a management for each project and applications can and working with the RSL and other strategy and bring forward a business now be made through the Community ex-service organisations is an important case to help secure and preserve this Grants Hub. part of this commitment.” important part of Australia’s history.” Applicants requiring support More information about DVA’s The Naours Caves are in close in submitting their application are engagement with the ex-service proximity to the former Somme encouraged to phone 1800 020 283 community and ex-service organisations battlefields, approximately two hours or email: support@communitygrants. is available on the DVA website. north of Paris, and only a short drive gov.au from the newly opened Sir John Monash A list of the 85 projects receiving Visiting the Australian Centre—an ideal point for visitors to funding follows. All funding listed is GST Remembrance Trail commence or finish their visit along the exclusive.

NORTHERN TERRITORY Recipient Electorate Funding Description Amount $ Back to the Track 2020 Inc Solomon Produce a promotional brochure for Back to the 1,605 Track 2020 Darwin Military Museum Solomon Upgrade the First World War Furphy display at 318 the Darwin Military Museum Total Grants - NT – 2 Total $1,923

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AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Recipient Electorate Funding Description Amount $ Install a plaque and hold a dedication ceremony RAASC Vietnam Supply Platoons Fenner at Glenorchy to commemorate members of the 571 Association Inc Royal Australian Army Service Corps who served in the Vietnam War Total Grants - ACT – 1 Total $571

NEW SOUTH WALES Recipient Electorate Funding Description Amount $ Install a flagpole at the Riverwood Punchbowl Riverwood Punchbowl Anglican Church Banks Anglican Church to fly the Australian National 1,364 Flag on days of commemoration St Alban's Anglican Church Bennelong Publish a book to commemorate the First World 2,727 War soldiers of the Epping area Install a plaque on the Bass Hill Remembrance The 7th Australian Division AIF Association Blaxland Wall to commemorate the Battle for Australia and 1,453 hold a dedication service Stuarts Point Workers Recreation and Cowper Replace a deteriorated flagpole located at the 909 Bowls Club Ltd Stuart Point Workers Club Tumbarumba RSL Sub-branch Eden-Monaro Upgrade the Cenotaph in Tumbarumba and 3,500 install a plaque in memory of Vietnam Veterans Install a plaque and hold an unveiling ceremony in Queanbeyan to commemorate the service and Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Eden-Monaro 1,555 sacrifice of all members of the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps Narooma Historical Society Inc Eden-Monaro Hold an exhibition in Narooma, NSW to 2,775 commemorate the Centenary of Armistice Create a memorial garden at the Wattle Grove Wattle Grove Public School Hughes Public School to commemorate the service 2,924 and sacrifice of Australian servicemen and women Colo Vale Community Association Inc Hume Install a stainless steel Anzac sculpture at the 4,000 Colo Vale War Memorial Lake Macquarie City Council Hunter Conserve the Killingworth War Memorial 3,636 Lake Macquarie City Council Hunter Conserve the West Wallsend War Memorial. 3,636 Upgrade the interpretive panels regarding fire- Museum of Fire Lindsay fighters during the Second World War at the 1,720 Museum of Fire in Penrith NSW City of Penrith RSL Sub-branch Lindsay Repair display cases exhibiting wartime 2,727 memorabilia at the Penrith RSL Club Gloucester RSL Sub-branch Lyne Upgrade the War Memorial located at the 3,636 Gloucester cemetery Dungog Shire Council (Vacy Sportsground Install plaques at the Gresford School of Arts War 3,636 Management Committee) Lyne Memorial depicting all theatres of operation and those who served since 1975 Install a plaque at the Memorial Clock Tower in Gloucester RSL Sub-branch Lyne Gloucester, NSW to commemorate the Vietnam 3,636 War and the Battle of Coral/Balmoral Hold a memorial service at the Anzac War Australian Christian Nation Association Inc Macarthur Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney to commemorate 3,000 the 100th anniversary of the Light Horse Charge on Beersheba

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National Trust of Australia (NSW) / Install a plaque to commemorate the 33rd 1,943 Saumarez Homestead New England Battalion AIF and a flagpole to fly the Australian National Flag on days of commemoration Purchase a glass fronted cabinet for the display Walcha & District Historical Society Inc New England of wartime memorabilia at the Pioneer Cottage 2,727 and Museum Complex in Walcha Hold a memorial service at Saumarez National Trust of Australia (NSW) / New England Homestead, Armidale, NSW to commemorate 245 Saumarez Homestead the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Villers- Bretonneux Hold an exhibition of First World War memorabilia National Trust of Australia (NSW) / New England at Saumarez Homestead, Armidale, NSW to 523 Saumarez Homestead commemorate the contribution of the people of the New England district Install a sandstone block to display a plaque Maclean RSL Sub-branch Page gifted by the Greek consulate at the front of the 945 Maclean Cenotaph Install a plaque displaying the Naval Port Stephens Naval Association Paterson Ode on the memorial to HMAS Psyche at 300 Salamander Bay Breakfast Point Community Association Restore the immediate surrounds of the Breakfast Reid 3,636 DP270347 Point War Memorial Mullumbimby RSL Sub-branch Richmond Restore the Mullumbimby Cenotaph 3,636

Garema Public Hall & Recreation Reserve Riverina Install a replica honour board at the Garema 1,200 Trust Hall Parkes Shire Council Riverina Update honour roll plaques on the Vietnam War 3,636 Memorial and the Cenotaph in Parkes Parkes Shire Council Riverina Update the immediate surrounds of the Parkes 1,475 Cenotaph Parkes Shire Council Riverina Install a flagpole 1,364

The Rock RSL Sub-branch Riverina Install three interpretive plaques to identify 1,754 memorabilia at The Rock Avenue of Honour Murringo Community Association Inc Riverina Install a flagpole at the Murringo Cenotaph 1,000

Parkes Shire Council Riverina Install security lighting at the Vietnam War 3,636 Memorial in Parkes to deter vandalism Publish a hardcover book for the community with Murringo Community Association Inc Riverina information of men who enlisted in the First World 3,000 War from Murringo, NSW. Art Studios Co-operative Ltd Robertson To support the 2018 Australian Spirit Exhibition 3,000 Install a flagpole at Peats Ridge Public School Peats Ridge Public School Robertson to fly the Australian National Flag on days of 1,500 commemoration Belmont RSL Sub-branch Shortland Install lighting at the Belmont War Memorial to 2,479 deter vandalism Lake Macquarie City Council Shortland Restore the First World War German trench 3,636 mortar in Speers Point Park Install a Centenary Commemoration Stone at the Mittagong and District War Memorial Mittagong RSL Sub-branch Whitlam to acknowledge the service and sacrifice 2,000 of the men and women of the Australian Defence Force C Company 2 RAR Reunion Whitlam Hold a reunion to commemorate 50 years since 600 the Battle of Coral and Balmoral Total Grants - NSW – 39 Total $91,069

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QUEENSLAND Recipient Electorate Funding Description Amount $ Install service emblems, inscriptions and soldier Home Hill RSL Sub-branch Dawson silhouettes on the Remembrance Wall at the 4,000 Home Hill War Memorial Upgrade the Emerald State High School Emerald State High School Flynn Centennial Memorial to include battles from the 3,636 First World War to Afghanistan Remount and frame historical military Toowoomba United RSL Sub-branch Inc Groom photographs for public display at the Soldiers 2,689 Memorial Hall Install a plaque at St Benedict's Catholic School Royal Australian Air Force Association Herbert dedicated to the men & women who served at the 392 Townsville Branch RAAF Bohle River Airfield during WWII Install a flagpole, honour board & interpretive Chillagoe Alliance Incorporated Kennedy signage at the Chillagoe railway precinct to depict 2,403 the town's contribution to the First & Second World Wars & subsequent conflicts Install a monument of honour at Burpengary State Burpengary State School P&C Association Longman School to honour past students who served in 2,395 conflicts since the First World War No 38 Squadron (RAAF) Association Longman Purchase three 38 Squadron (RAAF) Association 1,582 Battle Honour banners Purchase & install a plaque in Regimental 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Petrie Square, Sydney, commemorating all those who 921 Regiment Corporation served in 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Install a plaque at Regimental Square, Sydney, Sixth Battalion The Royal Australian Petrie to commemorate all those who have served 1,163 Regiment Association with 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Install a plaque at the Tramways RSL in memory Tramways RSL Sub-branch Ryan of the First & Second World War Veterans who 696 worked in the Transport Department of the Brisbane City Council in Taringa Beechmont Anzac Committee Wright Install 19 plaques on the Beechmont Memorial 1,936 Wall commemorating local service men Total Grants - QLD – 11 Total $21,813 South Australia Recipient Electorate Funding Description Amount $ Mannum RSL Sub-branch Barker Restore the "Garden of Memory" monument at 847 the Mannum Cemetery Purnong District Hall Incorporated Barker Upgrade the surrounds of the Anzac Arch at the 3,837 Purnong District Hall Burra RSL Sub-branch Grey Restore a Krupp Cannon for display at the Burra 3,000 War Memorial Beltana Progress Association Grey Hold a service and install a flagpole at the 1,938 Beltana Hall Publish a book about the men and women District Council of Mount Remarkable Grey who enlisted for service in both World Wars 2,727 from Willowie Township and district of South Australia Port Elliot RSL Sub-branch Mayo Restore and upgrade the Port Elliot War Memorial 4,000

Hillsview Village Residents Association Mayo Install a flagpole and plaque at the Hillsview 2,564 Inc Retirement Village in Happy Valley, SA.

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Hillsview Village Residents Association Mayo Install a flagpole and plaque at the Hillsview 2,564 Inc Retirement Village in Happy Valley, SA. Riverton RSL Sub-branch Wakefield Install a First World War Honour Board and replace 1,784 the deteriorated flagpole at the Riverton RSL Install paving around the immediate surrounds Town of Gawler Wakefield of a new war memorial in Pioneer Park, 3,636 Gawler Purchase a banner for the Australian Air Defence Australian Air Defence Artillery Wakefield Artillery Association to be used during annual 259 Association Inc Anzac Day Marches Total Grants - SA – 10 Total $24,592

Victoria Recipient Electorate Funding Description Amount $ Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub-branch Bruce Hold an event to commemorate the 20th 273 Anniversary Reunion of International Force East Timor Produce a booklet commemorating the service Australian Special Air Service Association Deakin of 2 Squadron Special Air Service Regiment in 3,000 the Vietnam War Morwell Historical Society Inc Gippsland Publish a book about Morwell District Soldiers 3,000 who served in the Boer War Install a flagpole at the Windsor Community Windsor Community Children's Centre Higgins Children's Centre to fly the Australian National 850 Flag Swanpool Memorial Hall & Recreation Indi Relocate and restore the Swanpool War Memorial 4,000 Reserve Committee Inc Sherbrooke Community School La Trobe Install a plaque about the Aleppo Pine at the 286 Sherbrooke Community School Restore the Wayside Cross War Memorial at St Peter's Eastern Hill Anglican Church Melbourne St Peter's Eastern Hill Anglican Church which 3,636 commemorates 241 parishioners who died during the First World War Melbourne Hold an exhibition at Caulfield Hospital, VIC to Alfred Health - Caulfield Hospital Ports commemorate 100 years since its establishment 2,727 as a military hospital 39th Australian Infantry Battalion Establish a walk of honour at One Tree Hill (1941-43) Association Inc McEwen National Park, VIC to commemorate the Kokoda 4,000 Campaign Portland Bay School Wannon Create a commemorative garden at the Portland 2,727 Bay Special Development School Install a tree guard around a Lone Pine and Nelson Cemetery Trust Wannon install a plaque to commemorate the 100th 1,814 Anniversary of Armistice at the Nelson War Memorial Gates Install a flagpole at the John Thomson Memorial Cavendish RSL Sub-branch Wannon Gates in Mooralla to fly the Australian National 1,500 Flag Cavendish RSL Sub-branch Wannon Install a fence around a Lone Pine tree at the 820 John Thomson Memorial Gates in Mooralla Total Grants - VIC – 13 Total $28,633 WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Recipient Electorate Funding Description Amount $ Shire of Shark Bay Durack Install security lighting at the Anzac Memorial in 3,636 Pioneer Park, Denham

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Shire of Morawa Durack Restore the remembrance wall at the RSL 2,727 Memorial Park in Morawa Nannup RSL Sub-branch Forrest Restore the Nannup War Memorial 4,000 2/16 Australian Infantry Battalion AIF To restore a plaque dedicated to the 16th Association Inc Perth Battalion AIF located in Kings Park 935 Hold a memorial service in Kings Park, WA to Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Perth commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle 2,178 Western Australia Branch of Coral/Balmoral Total Grants - WA – 5 Total $13,476

TASMANIA Recipient Electorate Funding Description Amount $

St Patricks River Valley Progress Bass Restore the Cenotaph and create a portable 3,943 Association Inc replica cenotaph in Nunamara

Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Hold a memorial service at the Hobart Cenotaph Greater Hobart Branch Franklin to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1,145 Battles of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral Central Highlands Council Lyons Restore the First World War Memorial in Gretna 3,636 Total Grants - TAS – 3 Total $8,724

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Books in Brief remarkable achievement for Australia in those times, situated The Australian Flying Corps as it was on the other side of the world, with a small population and limited industrial capacity. in the Great War 1914-1918 Although tiny at first, as numbers and experience grew, the By Norman Clifford and Lance AFC became a very effective small air force in just two years. Halvorson By 1917 it was routinely doing reconnaissance, photography, Published by Air Force bombing and air control missions, many in the Middle East, the Association Ltd, 2018 majority in France. Such work was now fundamental to army 233 pages, soft cover with many operations, and support for Australian troops on the Western B&W photos, maps Front involved before and after battle reconnaissance and Availability online from AFA parachute delivery of ammunition to troops on the battlefield. Ltd. Order from - vpcomms@ The book gives a good feel for these times, covering topics raafa.org.au ranging from mundane but vital administration up to famous RRP $49.95 + post and handle events like the shooting down of the Red Baron, Manfred Von Richthofen. His funeral, conducted with military honours by squadrons of the RFC and AFC and flowers supplied by General readers, aviation enthusiasts and WWI history buffs nearby French villagers, is portrayed in detail in a photograph will all find much to like in this attractively presented and well- of Norman Clifford’s oil painting of the event. written book. It has two authors: Norman Clifford who did Numerous photos, many published for the first time, many years of research and Lance Halvorson who reduced clear maps and excellent line drawings of aircraft support the veritable mountain of information Norman gathered into very readable text throughout, along with descriptions and a unique book that makes full use of material from veterans, performance details of all aircraft flown by the AFC in WWI. many previously unpublished photographs and the years of Seven appendixes complete the book: Royal Flying Corps thorough research. Squadrons; 3rd Squadron Information; Camel and Snipe The result is a comprehensive account of the AFC’s Armament; Fighting Tactics 1917; Description of the DH5; formation in Australia, the formation and deployment of the Description of the SE5/SE5A; and German Adversaries. four operational squadrons, the creation and operation of four In all, this is a unique book in terms of detail, historical training squadrons, work with the Royal Flying Corps and, significance and overall presentation and readability. But finally, demobilization and repatriation. thanks to a good deal of hard, volunteer work and publication The focus is on the AFC’s creation, operations and by the Air Force Association, the price in no way reflects the key people, not on the big strategic picture well covered mountain of effort behind it. elsewhere. This did not limit the authors, who still had much of interest to write about. By any measure, the AFC was a Doug Hurst

64 WINGS Books in Brief ventures were never realised financially by the banks, possibly The Missing due to his heritage. After his passing in August 1993, honours flowed for Len, Man including commemorative stamps, street and place names and an FA-18A Hornet named the ‘Worimi’. There is even From the outback to Tarakan, the a bid for Sydney’s second airport at Badgerys Creek to be powerful story of LEN WATERS, named after him. Australia’s first Aboriginal fighter AIRCDRE Geoffrey Harland recently launched The pilot Missing Man, a biography of WOFF Len Waters, during Author: Peter Rees NAIDOC Week celebrations. Published by: Allen & Unwin The Missing Man is a must read. An extraordinary, powerful 360 pages and inspiring story of a remarkable man who broke through the RRP $32.99 in paperback ‘black ceiling’ to become a role model for many Australians.

Len Waters was the first known Aboriginal military aviator and the only one to serve as a fighter pilot in the Air Force during WWII. Charles The Missing Man recounts Len’s life, from childhood memories on an Aboriginal reserve where his fascination with Ulm flight developed from hearing and reading about the exploits The untold story of one of of Australia’s aviation heroes. Australia's greatest aviation Despite his young age and dealing with discrimination at pioneers the time, Len enlisted in the Air Force in 1942, commencing training as a mechanic. By Rick Searle Through application and determination to study and better Published by Allen & Unwin himself, Len was eventually accepted for re-muster to pilot. 352 pages RRP $32.99 in paperback He undertook basic flight instruction at 1 EFTS where he flew Tiger Moths, completed his training on Wirraways and Charles Ulm stands shoulder to received his wings as a SGT pilot at 5 SFTS. shoulder with our great aviation Len converted to Kittyhawks and was eventually posted pioneers. to 78 SQN in 1944, on the island of Noemfoor, off the coast Best known for his partnership of Dutch New Guinea. Piloting a Kittyhawk nicknamed Black with Charles Kingsford Smith, he was co-pilot on a number Magic, he flew 95 operational sorties between 1943-45. of record breaking flights, most notably crossing the Pacific The War finally came to an end, the Air Force rapidly Ocean in 1928 in the Southern Cross from California to downsized and personnel were not encouraged to stay on. Brisbane - a distance of 11, 585 km. Len reluctantly elected to discharge. He would later reflect on Following the Pacific flight, both Ulm and Kingsford Smith his service with a great deal of pride and satisfaction. Having were given honorary commissions in the Air Force and been given the same privileges as his squadron colleagues, awarded the Air Force Cross. Len was also regarded as unique in the sense that he was Whilst 'Smithy' tended to be the focus of attention with ‘somebody with true Australian blood.’ the media as pilot and also due to his charisma, Ulm was the Post war, Len tried a number of times to gain his astute, ambitious businessman, who realised the importance commercial pilots licence and be involved in the operation and future commercial aviation would come to play in of a regional aerial taxi service in western QLD. He also saw Australia. The trans-Pacific flight, whilst successful, was only opportunity for a wool scouring plant in Longreach. Both 'the first step in a very long journey' for Ulm. Both he and Kingsford Smith also attempted further record breaking flights including the first non-stop flight around Australia, first successful crossing of the Tasman Sea and first trans-Tasman flight (Australia to New Zealand). Despite various setbacks and tragedies along the way, Ulm went on to support and act as driving force behind a number of aviation initiatives, including Australian National Airways and Great Pacific Airways. He also had plans to fly around the world to prove viability of regular commercial air services. In 1934, Ulm, along with two other crew members, disappeared in the Stella Australis on a test flight between California and Honolulu. The intent was to establish a regular passenger service from San Francisco to Sydney. No trace of crew or aircraft were ever found. Charles Ulm is an outstanding, in depth and fascinating Author, Peter Rees, RAAF Indigenous History Custodian, SQNLDR Gary Oakley and AIRCDRE Geoffrey Harland, at the biography of one of our great pioneering aviators. He was a book launch, The Missing Man. Photo CPL Dan Pinhorn. visionary and major influence behind the growth of modern air travel prior to his passing at the young age of 36 years.

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66 WINGS Last Flight Air Vice Marshal Douglas Group Captain Milton David Hurditch CBE AE James Cottee AFC (Retd) (RAF) 1926 - 2018

1921 - 2018 GPCAPT Milton Cottee passed away on 1 May 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. His final few months were restful. He was surrounded by family when he departed on his Last Flight. He attended this year's ANZAC Day, although he couldn't lead the RAAF World War II contingent as he had for so many years. Attendees at his final farewell included the Chief of Defence Force, the Korean Defence Attaché, senior officers and his veteran friends. After completing initial training in the RAAF in 1945, Milt was discharged when the War finished. He rejoined the RAAF in 1948 and trained at Point Cook on the first post-war pilot training course. After graduation at East Sale, he converted Douglas Hurditch was a foundation member of No 460 to Mustang aircraft at No 21 Squadron before he was posted Squadron, completing 16 operational missions as a Wellington to No 77 Squadron in Iwakuni, Japan in 1949. pilot over Europe in World War II, before being shot down Milt flew P-51 Mustangs in the Korean War before returning over North Holland. He was a prisoner of war for 1000 days to Australia to complete a flying instructors course, followed before escaping on one of the long marches. by a posting to No 22 Squadron CAF Squadron and then Following the war, he undertook a specialist navigators CFS as an instructor. He was then posted to Farnborough in course and was the co-pilot of "Aries", a specially modified 1955 to complete the RAF Test Pilots Course before staying Lancaster which gained a number of flight records between in the UK on an exchange posting at Boscombe Down with England and New Zealand in 1946 including one from RAF the RAF from 1956-57. He was a test pilot on the Vulcan Blackbushe UK to Ohakea NZ of 59hours 50mins flight time. programme, eventually flying all three V-bombers during his He served in 78 Wing at Malta on Vampires and Meteors, time at Boscombe Down. followed by a posting in the RAAF Staff London. On his Returning to Australia, he was posted to ARDU as test return to Australia, he served as Commanding Officer No pilot, eventually becoming Chief Test Pilot in the early 1960s. 22 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, flying Vampires and Following completion of the RAAF Staff Course he spent Meteors. On appointment as Officer Commanding RAAF Base a brief time at HQ Operational Command in 1968 before Townsville in 1965, he flew the Neptune on many occasions appointment as CO No 36 Squadron, flying C130s. over two years he was OC. He then attended the Imperial He was posted to RAAF Washington in 1969 as the F-111C Defence College Course in 1967, before holding a number Project Manager, replacing GPCAPT Sam Dallywater. By of senior RAAF staff appointments. He became DCAS in the time Milt arrived in USA, the RAAF had accepted one 1974 and resigned from the RAAF and the last Air Board on F-111C, on 4 September 1968, which was then handed back 19 Mar75. to the manufacturer, General Dynamics (GD). Milt and his AVM Hurditch Certificate of Service lists the following team worked with the USAF, GD and DoD for four years to courses he completed: resolve the problems with the aircraft structure. The F-111s No 123 Navigation course UK 1946 were ferried to Australia in 1973. Following his retirement from the RAAF, he worked with No 1 Specialist Navigation Conversion Course UK 1947 OFEMA, the French Government Agency and General No 8 Intermediate Air Support Course 1948 Dynamics when the F-16 was a finalist to replace the Mirage. No 5 RAAF Staff College Course 1952 Milt travelled to Korea on a number of occasions on Veterans No 18 General Duties Officer Guided Weapons Course 1955 Commemoration visits. He was a member of the Korean War MIA Working Party which meets in Canberra regularly; his last No 18 Air Support Course 1956 MIA meeting was on 6 March 2018. Imperial Defence College Course (UK) 1967 Smooth landings, Milt. AVM Douglas Hurditch was farewelled at a funeral service in Canberra on 18 June 2018. Lance Havorson

WINGS 67 Feature Story The RAAF - 60 Years at Butterworth The RAAF commemorated 60 years at RMAF Butterworth base in mainland Malaya, near Penang Island, arriving on 1 with a parade at the base on 29 June 2018. It was the first July 1958. No 3 Squadron arrived in November 1958 and time that the RAAF and RMAF paraded together; another No 77 Squadron arrived in 1959. Base Squadron Butterworth first was the parade commands given in Bahasa Malay. The (BSBUT) was formed at RAAF Amberley on 15 Jan 1958 RAAF held key parade positions of Parade Warrant Officer, and established at the then RAAF Base Butterworth on 1 Adjutant and Parade Commanders. May 1958. The Malaysian CAF, GEN Tan Sri Dató Sri Affendi bin Buang and CAF AIRMSHL Leo Davies reviewed the parade of RMAF and RAAF members. The Parade Warrant Officer, WOFF Eichmann, learnt the Bahasa Malay commands during the week's rehearsals for the parade, Sabre flight line, 1966. both challenging events. The Defence Minister, The squadrons remained at RAAF Base Butterworth as Marise Payne, and CDF, part of the Commonwealth Strategic Reserve, Far East Air ACM Mark Binskin, Force (FEAF) and operated as a unit of 224 Group, Royal Air attended the week-long Force, headquartered at RAF Changi in Singapore. celebration. Malaysian Chief of Air Force, Butterworth was Indonesian Confrontation General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Hj Affendi handed over to the Following the creation of Malaysia in 1962, when Malaya, bin Buang, and Australian Chief of RMAF in 1979, although Singapore and territories in Borneo merged into a new Air Force, Air Marshal Leo Davies two Mirage squadrons federation, Indonesia engaged in “Confrontation” against the AO CSC, cut a cake to celebrate remained until 1983. The new state. Incursions by Indonesian forces occurred from the Royal Malaysian Air Force's RAAF has maintained a 60th birthday and the 60 years of late 1962 to reach a peak in 1965. During the heightened presence at Butterworth continuous airbase operations by alert and expecting an Indonesian attack on Malaysia, 2SQN the RAAF at RMAF Butterworth. since, with regular Canberras were targeted on the Indonesian base at Medan, deployments of Orion, Sumatra. 60SQN RAF Javelins and RAAF Sabre aircraft F-111 and F/A-18 aircraft. Following the withdrawal of the last were on two minute standby for extended periods and a permanent fighter squadron from Butterworth in 1988, BSBUT detachment of Sabres deployed to Labuan during heightened was disestablished and replaced by RAAF Support Unit tensions in Borneo. Butterworth which was in turn disestablished and replaced by 324CSS in 1999. A detachment of 92 WG remained for some years. Brief History The RAF built Butterworth in 1941 and following the end of World War II, resumed control of the Station. Japanese prisoners of war were used to repair the airfield as well as to improve the runways before air operations were resumed in May 1946. During the Malayan Emergency that started in 1948, RAF squadrons used Butterworth for operations against the Communist terrorists until the late 1950s. With the The Penang Swimming Club at Tanjong Bungah, Penang. commitment of Australian forces to the Far East Strategic Reserve on 1 April 1955, two RAAF fighter squadrons (3 & During their time at Butterworth, the fighter and bomber 77 SQNs) and a bomber squadron (2SQN) were planned for squadrons were involved in many exercises and operations Butterworth. However, before they could deploy, No 2 ACS and postings to these units were career highlights for many re-built the runways and dispersals to a standard suitable RAAF members, not just in flying but in technical support, for modern jet aircraft. A Mobile Control & Reporting Unit logistics, catering, medical, administration and other support (114MCRU) and a helicopter squadron (5SQN) were to join positions. The attraction of a posting to Butterworth remains the base in 1959 and 1963. attractive today as it did in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, even Following re-equipment with the Canberra in 1958, No 2 though many aspects have changed. Squadron deployed to the newly upgraded Butterworth air Lance Halvorson

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